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Sorsen Family History

Sorsen 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: Soren, Somsen, Sorden, Sorgen, Olsen, Norden, Corse, Oren, Toren

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Where is the Sorsen family from?

You can see how Sorsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sorsen families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sorsen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sorsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorsen 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 Sorsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorsen. 43% of Sorsen men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Sorsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Sorsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorsen 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Sorsen. 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 142 military records available for the last name Sorsen. For the veterans among your Sorsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorsen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Sorsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sorsen in 1968 was 56, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorsen 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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