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Sortomme Family History

Sortomme 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: Stromme, Strommen, Stommel, Sartore, Sorto, Tomme, Strome, Bonhomme

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Where is the Sortomme family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sortomme 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 84 census records available for the last name Sortomme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sortomme 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sortomme. 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 28 military records available for the last name Sortomme. For the veterans among your Sortomme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sortomme lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Sortomme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sortomme in 1971 was 48, and 67 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sortomme 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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