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Sorgenfrei Family History

Sorgenfrei Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a carefree individual.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sorgenfrei family from?

You can see how Sorgenfrei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorgenfrei family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorgenfrei families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sorgenfrei families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorgenfrei's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sorgenfrei families in 1891.
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What did your Sorgenfrei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sorgenfrei. 28% of Sorgenfrei men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sorgenfrei women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sorgenfrei were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sorgenfrei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorgenfrei 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Sorgenfrei. 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 482 military records available for the last name Sorgenfrei. For the veterans among your Sorgenfrei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorgenfrei lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sorgenfrei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sorgenfrei in 1956 was 50, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorgenfrei 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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