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Sorschan Family History

Sorschan 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: Strachan, Dorsch, Kochan, Worsham, Hoeschen, Horsman, Morsch, Borsch

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Where is the Sorschan family from?

You can see how Sorschan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorschan family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Sorschan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Sorschan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorschan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sorschan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Sorschan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorschan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sorschan. 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 Sorschan. For the veterans among your Sorschan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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