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Sornbury Family History

Sornbury 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: Norbury, Hornburg, Stanbury, Thornbury, Hornby, Hanbury, Woodbury

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Where is the Sornbury family from?

You can see how Sornbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sornbury family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sornbury family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Sornbury's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Sornbury families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sornbury 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 15 census records available for the last name Sornbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sornbury 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sornbury. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sornbury. For the veterans among your Sornbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sornbury lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1978, in the United States, Sornbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sornbury in 1967 was 75, and 81 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sornbury

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sornbury 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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