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Sornenson Family History

Sornenson 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: Sorenson, Mortenson, Jorgenson, Sorensen, Lorenson, Cornelson

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Where is the Sornenson family from?

You can see how Sornenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sornenson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sornenson families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sornenson's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Sornenson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Sornenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sornenson 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 Sornenson. 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 military records available for the last name Sornenson. For the veterans among your Sornenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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