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Sorhus Family History

Sorhus 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: Sorum, Aarhus, Norkus, Corpus, Forbus, Sohns, Korus, Sobus, Straus

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Where is the Sorhus family from?

You can see how Sorhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorhus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sorhus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sorhus families living in Washington. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sorhus's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Sorhus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorhus 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 94 census records available for the last name Sorhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorhus 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Sorhus. 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 Sorhus. For the veterans among your Sorhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorhus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sorhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sorhus in 1963 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorhus 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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