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Sorett Family History

Sorett 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: Syrett, Brett, Street, Rowett, Loreto, Strutt, Corbett, Lorette

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Where is the Sorett family from?

You can see how Sorett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorett families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Sorett families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sorett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sorett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Sorett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorett 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sorett. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sorett. For the veterans among your Sorett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Sorett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sorett in 1968 was 57, and 92 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorett 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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