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Sorbier Family History

Sorbier 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, Portier, Mortier, Soulier, Lorber, Obier, Sorlie, Cormier

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Where is the Sorbier family from?

You can see how Sorbier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorbier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sorbier families living in Iowa. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sorbier's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sorbier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorbier 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 43 census records available for the last name Sorbier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorbier 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sorbier. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sorbier. For the veterans among your Sorbier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorbier lifespan?

Average Sorbier life expectancy in 1989 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorbier 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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