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Sorgatz Family History

Sorgatz 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: Horvat, Organ, Schatz, Horvath, Serrato, Morgan, Sorge, Gatz, Ratz

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Where is the Sorgatz family from?

You can see how Sorgatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorgatz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorgatz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Sorgatz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorgatz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sorgatz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorgatz 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 Sorgatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sorgatz. 100% of Sorgatz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sorgatz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 861 census records available for the last name Sorgatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorgatz 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Sorgatz. 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 171 military records available for the last name Sorgatz. For the veterans among your Sorgatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorgatz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Sorgatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sorgatz in 1966 was 79, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorgatz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorgatz 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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