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Sorles Family History

Sorles 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: Sarles, Soules, Sirles, Surles, Soles, Sowles, Sales, Forbes, Toles

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Where is the Sorles family from?

You can see how Sorles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorles family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sorles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sorles family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorles's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sorles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorles 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 204 census records available for the last name Sorles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorles 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sorles. 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 25 military records available for the last name Sorles. For the veterans among your Sorles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorles lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Sorles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sorles in 1964 was 76, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorles 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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