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Sorbes Family History

Sorbes 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: Forbes, Sorber, Sorbo, Torres, Borges, Fornes, Sobel, Cortes, Gorges

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Where is the Sorbes family from?

You can see how Sorbes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorbes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sorbes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sorbes family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorbes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sorbes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorbes 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 Sorbes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Sorbes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorbes 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Sorbes. 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 53 military records available for the last name Sorbes. For the veterans among your Sorbes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorbes lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Sorbes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sorbes in 1978 was 83, and 76 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorbes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorbes 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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