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Sordel Family History

Sordel 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: Sorel, Sorden, Borel, Norden, Sandel, Godel, Sobel, Model, Sindel

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Where is the Sordel family from?

You can see how Sordel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sordel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sordel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sordel family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sordel's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sordel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sordel 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 56 census records available for the last name Sordel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sordel 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Sordel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sordel. For the veterans among your Sordel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sordel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Sordel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sordel in 1978 was 84, and 92 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sordel 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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