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Sorly Family History

Sorly 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: Sorby, Solly, Sorey, Sol, Sully, Early, Sorbo, Morley, Corby, Spry

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Where is the Sorly family from?

You can see how Sorly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sorly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Sorly family living in Fife. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sorly's in Scotland. Fife and 1 other county had the highest population of Sorly families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorly 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 112 census records available for the last name Sorly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorly 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Sorly. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sorly. For the veterans among your Sorly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorly lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Sorly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sorly in 1970 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorly 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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