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Sorscher Family History

Sorscher 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: Kerscher, Porcher, Sprecher, Herscher, Loescher, Roscher, Doscher

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Where is the Sorscher family from?

You can see how Sorscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorscher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sorscher family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorscher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sorscher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorscher 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 69 census records available for the last name Sorscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorscher 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Sorscher. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sorscher. For the veterans among your Sorscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorscher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sorscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sorscher in 1963 was 62, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorscher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorscher 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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