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Sorvill Family History

Sorvill 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: Sorrell, Norvell, Sordillo, Orgill, Sorell, Spruill, Harvill, Covill

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Where is the Sorvill family from?

You can see how Sorvill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorvill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sorvill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Sorvill families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorvill's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sorvill families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Sorvill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorvill 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sorvill. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sorvill. For the veterans among your Sorvill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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