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Sorrows Family History

Sorrows 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: Sorrow, Burrows, Barrows, Morrow, Corrow, Sorrels, Barrow, Morris

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Where is the Sorrows family from?

You can see how Sorrows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorrows family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorrows families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Sorrows families living in Warwickshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Sorrows's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Sorrows families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorrows 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 Sorrows ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorrows. 39% of Sorrows men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Peddler
    16%
  • Maintainer
    16%

What Sorrows family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Sorrows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorrows 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sorrows. 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 60 military records available for the last name Sorrows. For the veterans among your Sorrows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorrows lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Sorrows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sorrows in 1964 was 77, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorrows 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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