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Sornborger Family History

Sornborger 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: Sornberger, Hornberger, Sollberger, Nurnberger, Sternberger

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Where is the Sornborger family from?

You can see how Sornborger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sornborger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sornborger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Sornborger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sornborger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sornborger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sornborger 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 492 census records available for the last name Sornborger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sornborger 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sornborger. 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 98 military records available for the last name Sornborger. For the veterans among your Sornborger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sornborger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Sornborger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sornborger in 1962 was 73, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sornborger 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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