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Sorowski Family History

Sorowski 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: Borowski, Sadowski, Ostrowski, Zborowski, Borkowski, Turowski

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Where is the Sorowski family from?

You can see how Sorowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sorowski families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sorowski's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Sorowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sorowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorowski. 100% of Sorowski men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Sorowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorowski 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sorowski. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sorowski. For the veterans among your Sorowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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