This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sory family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sory Family History

Sory 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: Spry, Ory, Sorby, Lory, Mory, Gory, Sooy, Dory, Sorn, Jory

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sory family from?

You can see how Sory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sory family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sory families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Sory families living in Cornwall. This was about 62% of all the recorded Sory's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Sory families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sory surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Sory ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sory. 23% of Sory men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Sory women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sory were Farmer and Waitress.

View Census Data for Sory | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

What Sory family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sory census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Sory

Passenger Lists

There are 525 immigration records available for the last name Sory. 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.

View all Sory immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Sory. For the veterans among your Sory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sory military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sory family history

Discover More

What is the average Sory lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sory in 1959 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sory

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sory 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sory family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial