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Sorden Family History

Sorden Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sorden family from?

You can see how Sorden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sorden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sorden families living in Yorkshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Sorden's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sorden families in 1891.
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What did your Sorden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sorden. 35% of Sorden men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Sorden women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sorden were Farm Laborer and House.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Housework
    38%
  • House
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sorden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorden 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Sorden. 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 456 military records available for the last name Sorden. For the veterans among your Sorden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorden lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sorden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sorden in 1952 was 40, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorden 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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