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Sorben Family History

Sorben Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sorber, Soren, Sorden, Sorgen, Harben, Forbes, Norden, Sorbo, Oren

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Where is the Sorben family from?

You can see how Sorben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorben family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Sorben families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sorben's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sorben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Sorben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorben census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Sorben. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Sorben. For the veterans among your Sorben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorben lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1999, in the United States, Sorben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sorben in 1954 was 57, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorben ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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