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Sorknes Family History

Sorknes 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: Fornes, Tornes, Morones, Forkner, Sones, Zornes, Barnes, Torney

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Where is the Sorknes family from?

You can see how Sorknes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorknes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorknes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sorknes families living in Minnesota. This was about 88% of all the recorded Sorknes's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sorknes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Sorknes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorknes 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 Sorknes. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sorknes. For the veterans among your Sorknes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorknes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Sorknes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sorknes in 1970 was 58, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorknes 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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