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Sorney Family History

Sorney 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: Torney, Dorney, Corney, Horney, Forney, Gorney, Sorey, Sidney, Dolney

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Where is the Sorney family from?

You can see how Sorney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sorney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Sorney families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorney's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Sorney families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorney 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 Sorney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorney. 100% of Sorney men worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Sorney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorney 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sorney. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sorney. For the veterans among your Sorney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorney lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1984, in the United States, Sorney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sorney in 1974 was 90, and 88 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorney 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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