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Sorrent Family History

Sorrent 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: Sorrento, Sorrenti, Forrest, Sargent, Current, Torrens, Corrente

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Where is the Sorrent family from?

You can see how Sorrent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorrent family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sorrent families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sorrent family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sorrent's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Sorrent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorrent 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 48 census records available for the last name Sorrent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorrent 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sorrent. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sorrent. For the veterans among your Sorrent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorrent lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1992, in the United States, Sorrent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sorrent in 1985 was 93, and 79 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorrent 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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