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Sorlander Family History

Sorlander 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: Norlander, Bolander, Sealander, Sjolander, Kolander, Shelander

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Where is the Sorlander family from?

You can see how Sorlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorlander family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Sorlander families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorlander's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Sorlander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorlander 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 7 census records available for the last name Sorlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorlander 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sorlander. 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 Sorlander. For the veterans among your Sorlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorlander lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2003, in the United States, Sorlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sorlander in 1999 was 95, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorlander 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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