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Sorta Family History

Sorta 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: Porta, Dorta, Horta, Orta, Soria, Sorto, Mort, Port, Mora, Serra

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Where is the Sorta family from?

You can see how Sorta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorta family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sorta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Sorta family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorta's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Sorta families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorta 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 110 census records available for the last name Sorta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorta 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Sorta. 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 21 military records available for the last name Sorta. For the veterans among your Sorta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorta lifespan?

Average Sorta life expectancy in 1985 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorta 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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