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Sorrill Family History

Sorrill Surname Meaning

see Sorrell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sorrill family from?

You can see how Sorrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorrill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sorrill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Sorrill families living in Staffordshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sorrill's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Sorrill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorrill 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 Sorrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Butcher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sorrill. 50% of Sorrill men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Sorrill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Butcher
    50%
  • Retired Boilumaker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sorrill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sorrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorrill 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Sorrill. 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 154 military records available for the last name Sorrill. For the veterans among your Sorrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorrill lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Sorrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sorrill in 1975 was 91, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorrill 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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