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Sorrelles Family History

Sorrelles 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: Sorrells, Sorrell, Sorrels, Sorelle, Gorrell, Orrell, Worrell

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Where is the Sorrelles family from?

You can see how Sorrelles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorrelles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sorrelles family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorrelles's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sorrelles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorrelles 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 9 census records available for the last name Sorrelles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorrelles 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sorrelles. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sorrelles. For the veterans among your Sorrelles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorrelles lifespan?

Average Sorrelles life expectancy in 1981 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorrelles 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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