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Sornsen Family History

Sornsen 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: Sorensen, Sornson, Sonnen, Sorenson, Bernsen, Soren, Johnsen

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Where is the Sornsen family from?

You can see how Sornsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sornsen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sornsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Sornsen families living in Utah. This was about 36% of all the recorded Sornsen's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Sornsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sornsen 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 Sornsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sornsen. 32% of Sornsen men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Sornsen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sornsen were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Maid
    25%

What Sornsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sornsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sornsen 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Sornsen. 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 114 military records available for the last name Sornsen. For the veterans among your Sornsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sornsen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sornsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sornsen in 1967 was 78, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sornsen 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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