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Sorn Family History

Sorn Surname Meaning

German: probably a topographic name from the river Sorn in Alsace.

Americanized form of German Zorn.

Slovenian (Šorn): from German Schorn.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sorn family from?

You can see how Sorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Sorn families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sorn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sorn families in 1891.
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What did your Sorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sorn. 50% of Sorn men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sorn women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sorn were Farmer and Helper.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%
  • Helper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorn 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Sorn. 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 126 military records available for the last name Sorn. For the veterans among your Sorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Sorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Sorn in 1957 was 58, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorn 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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