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Sorgie Family History

Sorgie 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: Sorge, Forgie, Sorlie, Sorgi, Sergio, Forge, Norrie, Bogie, Corrie

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Where is the Sorgie family from?

You can see how Sorgie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorgie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sorgie families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Sorgie family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorgie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Sorgie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorgie 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 Sorgie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Select Ware were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sorgie. 100% of Sorgie men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Sorgie women worked as a Select Ware.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Select Ware
    100%

What Sorgie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Sorgie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorgie 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Sorgie. 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 51 military records available for the last name Sorgie. For the veterans among your Sorgie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorgie lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sorgie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sorgie in 1961 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorgie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorgie 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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