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Sorrentina Family History

Sorrentina 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: Sorrentino, Sorrenti, Orrantia, Sorrento, Ferrentino, Correnti

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Where is the Sorrentina family from?

You can see how Sorrentina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorrentina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sorrentina families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sorrentina's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sorrentina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorrentina 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 Sorrentina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sorrentina. 100% of Sorrentina men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sorrentina women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Sorrentina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Sorrentina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorrentina 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Sorrentina. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sorrentina. For the veterans among your Sorrentina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorrentina lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Sorrentina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sorrentina in 1971 was 84, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorrentina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorrentina 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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