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Sornnell Family History

Sornnell 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: Cornell, Cornwell, Sorrell, Scannell, Bonnell, Connell, Sorell

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Where is the Sornnell family from?

You can see how Sornnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sornnell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sornnell family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Sornnell's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sornnell families in 1920.
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Census Records

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

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