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Sourby Family History

Sourby 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: Sorby, Sorbo, Soulsby, Corby, Worby, Noury, Scurry, Mourey, Norby

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Where is the Sourby family from?

You can see how Sourby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sourby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Sourby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Sourby families living in Westmorland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sourby's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Sourby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sourby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Sourby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sourby 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Sourby. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sourby. For the veterans among your Sourby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sourby lifespan?

Average Sourby life expectancy in 1973 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sourby 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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