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Sorbray Family History

Sorbray 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, Mowbray, Cordray, Moubray, Obray, Serra, Sorbo, Murray, Borra

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Where is the Sorbray family from?

You can see how Sorbray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorbray family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sorbray family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorbray's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sorbray families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorbray 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 19 census records available for the last name Sorbray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorbray 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sorbray. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sorbray. For the veterans among your Sorbray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorbray lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorbray

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