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Soreng Family History

Soreng 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: Streng, Spreng, Soren, Song, Spring, Oren, Toren, Sheng, Strang

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Where is the Soreng family from?

You can see how Soreng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soreng family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Soreng families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Soreng families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Soreng's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Soreng families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soreng surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Soreng ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soreng. 100% of Soreng men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Soreng family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Soreng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soreng 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Soreng. 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 20 military records available for the last name Soreng. For the veterans among your Soreng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soreng lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Soreng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Soreng in 1964 was 53, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soreng

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soreng 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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