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Sorens Family History

Sorens 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: Soren, Soens, Oren, Sens, Toren, Ovens, Streng, Torrens, Soden, Goren

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Where is the Sorens family from?

You can see how Sorens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sorens families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sorens's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Sorens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorens 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 Sorens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorens. 60% of Sorens men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Sorens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Sorens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorens 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Sorens. 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 33 military records available for the last name Sorens. For the veterans among your Sorens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorens lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Sorens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sorens in 1972 was 71, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorens 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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