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Sorlien Family History

Sorlien 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: Sorlie, Serlin, Holien, Soulier, Sorin, Sollie, Norlin, Solin, Sorkin

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Where is the Sorlien family from?

You can see how Sorlien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorlien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorlien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Sorlien families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorlien's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sorlien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorlien 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 Sorlien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sorlien. 28% of Sorlien men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sorlien women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sorlien were General Farming and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • General Farming
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Sorlien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Sorlien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorlien 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Sorlien. 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 146 military records available for the last name Sorlien. For the veterans among your Sorlien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorlien lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sorlien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sorlien in 1963 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorlien 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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