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Sorra Family History

Sorra 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: Serra, Borra, Morra, Sarra, Soria, Corra, Torre, Mora, Sorbo, Bora

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Where is the Sorra family from?

You can see how Sorra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorra family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sorra families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorra's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sorra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorra 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 Sorra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorra. 100% of Sorra men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sorra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Sorra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorra 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Sorra. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sorra. For the veterans among your Sorra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorra lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Sorra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sorra in 1972 was 80, and 50 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorra 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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