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Sorenen Family History

Sorenen 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: Sorensen, Sonnen, Sorenson, Serene, Coenen, Boreen, Noreen, Soren

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Where is the Sorenen family from?

You can see how Sorenen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorenen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sorenen family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sorenen's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Sorenen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorenen 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 81 census records available for the last name Sorenen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorenen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sorenen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sorenen. For the veterans among your Sorenen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorenen

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