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Sorwell Family History

Sorwell 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: Corwell, Sorrell, Sorell, Sowell, Oswell, Cornell, Sewell, Harwell

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Where is the Sorwell family from?

You can see how Sorwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorwell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorwell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sorwell family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorwell's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Sorwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorwell 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 40 census records available for the last name Sorwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorwell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sorwell. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sorwell. For the veterans among your Sorwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorwell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Sorwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sorwell in 1972 was 81, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorwell 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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