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Sornser Family History

Sornser 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: Horner, Corner, Borner, Bonser, Sorter, Forner, Sonner, Dorner

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Where is the Sornser family from?

You can see how Sornser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sornser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sornser family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sornser's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sornser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sornser 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 13 census records available for the last name Sornser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sornser 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sornser. 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 Sornser. For the veterans among your Sornser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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