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Sorsbie Family History

Sorsbie Surname Meaning

see Sowerby.

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


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Where is the Sorsbie family from?

You can see how Sorsbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorsbie family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Sorsbie families living in Suffolk. This was about 78% of all the recorded Sorsbie's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Sorsbie families in 1891.
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What did your Sorsbie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sorsbie. 50% of Sorsbie 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Private Means
    50%

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Sorsbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorsbie 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Sorsbie. 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 45 military records available for the last name Sorsbie. For the veterans among your Sorsbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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