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Sorelle Family History

Sorelle Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Sorrell Altered form of French Canadian Sorel 2 and in some cases possibly also of French Sorel

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sorelle family from?

You can see how Sorelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sorelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sorelle family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorelle's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sorelle families in 1891.
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What did your Sorelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sorelle. 72% of Sorelle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sorelle women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Attendant
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sorelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorelle 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Sorelle. 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 236 military records available for the last name Sorelle. For the veterans among your Sorelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorelle lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Sorelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sorelle in 1957 was 45, and 79 in 2003.

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