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Sorheim Family History

Sorheim 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: Solheim, Norheim, Opheim, Borsheim, Nordheim, Durheim, Sorem, Shim

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Where is the Sorheim family from?

You can see how Sorheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sorheim families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorheim's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Sorheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorheim 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 Sorheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sorheim. 67% of Sorheim men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sorheim women worked as a Housewife.

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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%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sorheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Sorheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorheim 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Sorheim. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sorheim. For the veterans among your Sorheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorheim lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Sorheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sorheim in 1956 was 47, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorheim 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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