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Sornes Family History

Sornes 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: Fornes, Tornes, Sones, Zornes, Barnes, Torney, Forbes, Horner, Corner

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Where is the Sornes family from?

You can see how Sornes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sornes family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sornes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sornes family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sornes's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sornes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sornes 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 75 census records available for the last name Sornes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sornes 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Sornes. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sornes. For the veterans among your Sornes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sornes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Sornes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sornes in 1968 was 85, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sornes 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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