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Soreson Family History

Soreson 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: Sorenson, Sornson, Soisson, Forson, Oveson, Okeson, Moreton, Corson

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Where is the Soreson family from?

You can see how Soreson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soreson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Soreson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Soreson families living in Minnesota. This was about 88% of all the recorded Soreson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Soreson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soreson 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 Soreson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soreson. 34% of Soreson men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Soreson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soreson were Roofer and Farm Labor.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Roofer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Farm Labor
    40%

What Soreson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Soreson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soreson 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Soreson. 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 22 military records available for the last name Soreson. For the veterans among your Soreson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soreson lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Soreson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Soreson in 1979 was 78, and 66 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soreson 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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