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Sordie Family History

Sordie 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: Sorlie, Sorge, Norrie, Sardi, Borde, Forde, Corrie, Sorin, Forgie

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Where is the Sordie family from?

You can see how Sordie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sordie family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Sordie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Sordie families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Sordie's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Sordie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sordie 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 34 census records available for the last name Sordie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sordie 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sordie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sordie. For the veterans among your Sordie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sordie lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Sordie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sordie in 1982 was 77, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sordie 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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