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Sourlis Family History

Sourlis 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: Soulis, Solis, Sturgis, Sorlie, Kouris, Sours, Moulis, Soules, Soulia

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Where is the Sourlis family from?

You can see how Sourlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sourlis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sourlis family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sourlis's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Sourlis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sourlis 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 Sourlis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Baker
    100%

What Sourlis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Sourlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sourlis 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Sourlis. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sourlis. For the veterans among your Sourlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sourlis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Sourlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sourlis in 1952 was 40, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sourlis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sourlis 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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