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Sorbie Family History

Sorbie Surname Meaning

from Sorbie (Wigtowns) which gives its name to a prominent medieval Galloway family.

This place-name has the same ultimate origin as Sowerby and representatives of the two surnames one English and one Scots may occasionally be confused in areas where their distribution overlaps.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sorbie family from?

You can see how Sorbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorbie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sorbie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 4 Sorbie families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sorbie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sorbie families in 1891.
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What did your Sorbie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sorbie. 100% of Sorbie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sorbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorbie 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Sorbie. 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 190 military records available for the last name Sorbie. For the veterans among your Sorbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorbie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Sorbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sorbie in 1966 was 66, and 68 in 2001.

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