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Sorys Family History

Sorys 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: Forys, Borys, Boris, Boros, Sorbo, Solis, Spry, Ory, Sorge, Oros

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Where is the Sorys family from?

You can see how Sorys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorys family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sorys families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sorys's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sorys families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorys 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 Sorys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorys. 100% of Sorys men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Sorys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorys 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sorys. 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 31 military records available for the last name Sorys. For the veterans among your Sorys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorys lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Sorys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sorys in 1964 was 68, and 78 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorys 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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