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Sorries Family History

Sorries 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: Dorries, Borries, Morris, Norris, Torres, Norrie, Serres, Corrie

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Where is the Sorries family from?

You can see how Sorries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorries family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sorries families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Sorries families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorries's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Sorries families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Sorries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorries 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Sorries. 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 86 military records available for the last name Sorries. For the veterans among your Sorries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorries lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Sorries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sorries in 1964 was 69, and 84 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorries 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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