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Sorget Family History

Sorget 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: Sorge, Forget, Sorgen, Sorger, Sargent, Street, Morgen, Borges

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Where is the Sorget family from?

You can see how Sorget families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorget family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sorget family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sorget's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Sorget families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorget 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 Sorget ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorget. 67% of Sorget men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Piece Maker
    34%

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Sorget. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorget 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sorget. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sorget. For the veterans among your Sorget ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorget lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Sorget life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sorget in 1968 was 84, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorget 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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