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Sortal Family History

Sortal 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: Portal, Koral, Corral, Porta, Dorta, Sorter, Sorel, Horta, Shortall

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sortal 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 12 census records available for the last name Sortal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sortal 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sortal. 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 45 military records available for the last name Sortal. For the veterans among your Sortal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sortal lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Sortal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sortal in 1986 was 67, and 48 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sortal 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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