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Sourbeer Family History

Sourbeer 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: Surber, Sorber, Stuber, Courser, Soulier, Sperber, Furber, Lorber

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Where is the Sourbeer family from?

You can see how Sourbeer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sourbeer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sourbeer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sourbeer family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Sourbeer's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Sourbeer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sourbeer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sourbeer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sourbeer. 15% of Sourbeer men worked as a Labor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

What Sourbeer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sourbeer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sourbeer 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Sourbeer. 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 480 military records available for the last name Sourbeer. For the veterans among your Sourbeer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sourbeer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sourbeer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sourbeer in 1964 was 74, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sourbeer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sourbeer 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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