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Sourden Family History

Sourden 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: Jourden, Sorden, Shurden, Norden, Burden, Coursen, Bourdon, Soden

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Where is the Sourden family from?

You can see how Sourden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sourden family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Sourden family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sourden's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sourden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sourden 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 36 census records available for the last name Sourden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sourden 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sourden. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sourden. For the veterans among your Sourden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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