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Soerensen Family History

Soerensen 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: Sorensen, Sorenson, Steensen, Lorensen, Steenson, Serene, Stevenson

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Where is the Soerensen family from?

You can see how Soerensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soerensen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Soerensen family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Soerensen's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Soerensen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Soerensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soerensen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Soerensen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Soerensen. For the veterans among your Soerensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soerensen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Soerensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Soerensen in 1973 was 66, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soerensen 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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