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Sorro Family History

Sorro 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: Sorbo, Porro, Morro, Sarro, Sorto, Sorrow, Torre, Carro, Serra, Orio

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Where is the Sorro family from?

You can see how Sorro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sorro families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorro's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Sorro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorro 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 Sorro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gardener was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorro. 50% of Sorro men worked as a Gardener.

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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

  • Gardener
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Sorro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Sorro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorro 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Sorro. 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 32 military records available for the last name Sorro. For the veterans among your Sorro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorro lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Sorro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sorro in 1963 was 33, and 60 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorro 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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