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Sorohan Family History

Sorohan Surname Meaning

from Ó Soracháin ‘descendant of Sorachán’ a personal name based on a diminutive of sorcha ‘bright’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Sorohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorohan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorohan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sorohan families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorohan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sorohan families in 1880.
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There are 844 census records available for the last name Sorohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorohan 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Sorohan. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sorohan. For the veterans among your Sorohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorohan lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1999, in the United States, Sorohan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sorohan in 1949 was 47, and 89 in 1999.

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