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Sorli Family History

Sorli 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: Soli, Sorlie, Sorgi, Sarli, Sorci, Mori, Sol, Sorbo, Solis, Sari

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Where is the Sorli family from?

You can see how Sorli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sorli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sorli family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sorli's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Sorli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorli 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 Sorli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorli. 100% of Sorli 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 Sorli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Sorli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorli 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Sorli. 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 33 military records available for the last name Sorli. For the veterans among your Sorli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorli lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sorli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sorli in 1968 was 84, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorli 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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