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Sornson Family History

Sornson Surname Meaning

Probably an American shortened form of Sorenson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sornson family from?

You can see how Sornson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sornson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sornson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sornson families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sornson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sornson families in 1891.
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What did your Sornson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sornson. 35% of Sornson men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Sornson women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sornson were Manager and Housework.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sornson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sornson 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 794 immigration records available for the last name Sornson. 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 115 military records available for the last name Sornson. For the veterans among your Sornson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sornson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sornson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sornson in 1963 was 92, and 74 in 2003.

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