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Sorblum Family History

Sorblum 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: Sorum, Solum, Kornblum, Sorbo, Borum, Sorby, Norum, Blum, Orum

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Where is the Sorblum family from?

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

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorblum. 100% of Sorblum men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Sorblum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Sorblum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorblum 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sorblum. 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 23 military records available for the last name Sorblum. For the veterans among your Sorblum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorblum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Sorblum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sorblum in 1965 was 74, and 80 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorblum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorblum 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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