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Sorf Family History

Sorf 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: Korf, Orf, Dorf, Sorn, Sorg, Song, Son, Horn, Sok, Mori

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Where is the Sorf family from?

You can see how Sorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sorf family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sorf's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Sorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorf 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 54 census records available for the last name Sorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorf 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Sorf. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sorf. For the veterans among your Sorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorf lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1995, in the United States, Sorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sorf in 1993 was 101, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorf 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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