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Sornberger Family History

Sornberger Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Sornberger family from?

You can see how Sornberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sornberger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sornberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sornberger family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sornberger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sornberger families in 1891.
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What did your Sornberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sornberger. 32% of Sornberger men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Sornberger women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sornberger were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

What Sornberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sornberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sornberger 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Sornberger. 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 328 military records available for the last name Sornberger. For the veterans among your Sornberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sornberger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sornberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sornberger in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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