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Sorr Family History

Sorr 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: Orr, Torr, Porr, Borr, Storr, Serr, Norr, Gorr, Corr, Sarr

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Where is the Sorr family from?

You can see how Sorr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorr family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sorr family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sorr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sorr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sorr. 100% of Sorr women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Sorr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Sorr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorr 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Sorr. 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 23 military records available for the last name Sorr. For the veterans among your Sorr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorr lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1974, in the United States, Sorr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Sorr in 1964 was 84, and 61 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorr 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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