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Sorbera Family History

Sorbera 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, Forberg, Barbera, Solberg, Lorber, Morera, Portera, Sorter

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Where is the Sorbera family from?

You can see how Sorbera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorbera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sorbera families living in Minnesota. This was about 22% of all the recorded Sorbera's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Sorbera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorbera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sorbera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sorbera. 100% of Sorbera men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sorbera women worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sorbera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Sorbera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorbera 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Sorbera. 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 94 military records available for the last name Sorbera. For the veterans among your Sorbera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorbera lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Sorbera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sorbera in 1950 was 45, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorbera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorbera 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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