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Sorentino Family History

Sorentino 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: Sorrentino, Tolentino, Fiorentino, Florentino, Cosentino, Corsentino

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Where is the Sorentino family from?

You can see how Sorentino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorentino family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sorentino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 24 Sorentino families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Sorentino's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sorentino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorentino 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 Sorentino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sorentino. 28% of Sorentino men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Sorentino women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sorentino were Waiter and Receptionist.

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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
    28%
  • Shipping Clerk
    8%
  • Weaver
    8%
  • Waiter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    30%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Receptionist
    12%

What Sorentino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 867 census records available for the last name Sorentino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorentino 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Sorentino. 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 63 military records available for the last name Sorentino. For the veterans among your Sorentino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorentino lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sorentino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sorentino in 1957 was 43, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorentino 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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