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Sorrel Family History

Sorrel Surname Meaning

see Sorrell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sorrel family from?

You can see how Sorrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sorrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Sorrel families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Sorrel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sorrel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorrel 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 Sorrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sorrel. 42% of Sorrel men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sorrel women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sorrel were Attendant 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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Attendant
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Sorrel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sorrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorrel 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Sorrel. 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 Sorrel. For the veterans among your Sorrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorrel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sorrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sorrel in 1965 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorrel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorrel 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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