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Sorkes Family History

Sorkes 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: Forbes, Torres, Borges, Fornes, Cortes, Gorges, Sorge, Berkes, Cordes

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Where is the Sorkes family from?

You can see how Sorkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorkes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sorkes family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sorkes's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sorkes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorkes 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 Sorkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorkes. 100% of Sorkes women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Sorkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Sorkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorkes 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sorkes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sorkes. For the veterans among your Sorkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorkes lifespan?

Average Sorkes life expectancy in 1975 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorkes 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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