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Sorosky Family History

Sorosky 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: Morosky, Soroka, Borofsky, Trosky, Siroky, Potosky, Sorsby, Sarisky

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Where is the Sorosky family from?

You can see how Sorosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sorosky families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sorosky's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Sorosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sorosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorosky. 100% of Sorosky women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Sorosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Sorosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorosky 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Sorosky. 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 26 military records available for the last name Sorosky. For the veterans among your Sorosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorosky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sorosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sorosky in 1964 was 80, and 94 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorosky 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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