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Sorket Family History

Sorket 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: Street, Sorge, Cornet, Morken, Foret, Borke, Sorter, Sorel, Sorce

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Where is the Sorket family from?

You can see how Sorket families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorket family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Sorket families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorket's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Sorket families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Sorket. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorket 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sorket. 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 military records available for the last name Sorket. For the veterans among your Sorket ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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