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Sorkie Family History

Sorkie 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: Sorlie, Sorkin, Sorge, Sorokin, Norrie, Corrie, Forkin, Sorin, Forgie

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Where is the Sorkie family from?

You can see how Sorkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorkie family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Sorkie family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorkie's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Sorkie families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Sorkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorkie 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Sorkie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sorkie. For the veterans among your Sorkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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