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Sourn Family History

Sourn 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: Sours, Sturn, Sorn, Bourn, Son, Horn, Sun, Court, Bourne, Korn

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Where is the Sourn family from?

You can see how Sourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sourn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sourn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sourn families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Sourn's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sourn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Sourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sourn 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sourn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sourn. For the veterans among your Sourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sourn lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2004, in the United States, Sourn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sourn in 2000 was 18, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sourn 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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