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Sorvold Family History

Sorvold 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: Harold, Sorbo, Arnold, Oriol, Sokol, Stroud, Ormond, Soroka, Herold

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Sorvold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorvold 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Sorvold. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Sorvold. For the veterans among your Sorvold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorvold lifespan?

Between 1998 and 1999, in the United States, Sorvold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sorvold in 1998 was 75, and 81 in 1999.

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