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Sorrin Family History

Sorrin 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: Sorin, Corrin, Sorkin, Morrin, Morris, Dobrin, Norris, Serlin, Morin

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Where is the Sorrin family from?

You can see how Sorrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorrin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorrin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sorrin family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sorrin's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Sorrin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorrin 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 Sorrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor Master and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sorrin. 100% of Sorrin men worked as a Tailor Master and 50% of Sorrin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor Master
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Dressmaker
    25%
  • Dressmaker Good Class
    25%

What Sorrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Sorrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorrin 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Sorrin. 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 47 military records available for the last name Sorrin. For the veterans among your Sorrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorrin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Sorrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sorrin in 1972 was 83, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorrin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorrin 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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