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Sorkis Family History

Sorkis 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: Sarkis, Sorkin, Boris, Morris, Norris, Solis, Socks, Doris, Sorokin

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Where is the Sorkis family from?

You can see how Sorkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorkis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sorkis family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorkis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sorkis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorkis 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 Sorkis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorkis. 100% of Sorkis men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Sorkis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Sorkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorkis 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sorkis. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sorkis. For the veterans among your Sorkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorkis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Sorkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sorkis in 1964 was 80, and 100 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorkis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorkis 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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