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Sorrels Family History

Sorrels Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from Sorrell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sorrels family from?

You can see how Sorrels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorrels family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sorrels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Sorrels families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorrels's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sorrels families in 1871.
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What did your Sorrels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sorrels. 33% of Sorrels men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Sorrels women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sorrels were Salesman and Servant.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Servant
    7%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Sorrels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorrels 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Sorrels. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Sorrels. For the veterans among your Sorrels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorrels lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sorrels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sorrels in 1945 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorrels 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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