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Sorte Family History

Sorte 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: Korte, Sorge, Corte, Forte, Porte, Sorter, Sorce, Sorto, Porter, Dore

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Where is the Sorte family from?

You can see how Sorte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorte family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sorte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Sorte families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorte's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sorte families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorte 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 Sorte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorte. 64% of Sorte men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

What Sorte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Sorte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorte 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Sorte. 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 496 military records available for the last name Sorte. For the veterans among your Sorte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorte lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sorte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sorte in 1965 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorte

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorte 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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