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Sorryman Family History

Sorryman 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: Berryman, Ferryman, Perryman, Harryman, Merryman, Norman, Gorman

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Where is the Sorryman family from?

You can see how Sorryman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorryman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Sorryman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Sorryman families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorryman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sorryman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorryman 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 10 census records available for the last name Sorryman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorryman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sorryman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sorryman. For the veterans among your Sorryman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorryman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorryman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorryman

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