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Sorkington Family History

Sorkington 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: Norrington, Dorrington, Normington, Turkington, Wormington

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Where is the Sorkington family from?

You can see how Sorkington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorkington family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Sorkington families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Sorkington's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sorkington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorkington 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 Sorkington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sorkington. 100% of Sorkington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Sorkington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorkington 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sorkington. 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 Sorkington. For the veterans among your Sorkington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorkington lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorkington

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