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Soritz Family History

Soritz 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: Moritz, Oritz, Loritz, Britz, Kritz, Spitz, Pritz, Strutz, Nortz

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Where is the Soritz family from?

You can see how Soritz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soritz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Soritz family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Soritz's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Soritz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soritz 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 33 census records available for the last name Soritz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soritz 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Soritz. 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 34 military records available for the last name Soritz. For the veterans among your Soritz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soritz lifespan?

Average Soritz life expectancy in 1958 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 51.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soritz 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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