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Sorla Family History

Sorla 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: Sola, Soria, Sala, Sol, Mora, Serra, Sorbo, Scala, Bora, Pola

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Where is the Sorla family from?

You can see how Sorla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorla family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Sorla families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Sorla family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorla's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sorla families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Sorla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorla 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 Sorla. 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 Sorla. For the veterans among your Sorla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorla lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorla 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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