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Sorse Family History

Sorse 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: Corse, Gorse, Sorge, Morse, Sorce, Forse, Vorse, Dore, Rose, Torre

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Where is the Sorse family from?

You can see how Sorse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sorse families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Sorse families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sorse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Sorse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorse 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Sorse. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sorse. For the veterans among your Sorse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorse lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1998, in the United States, Sorse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sorse in 1995 was 74, and 98 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorse 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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