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Sourdiff Family History

Sourdiff 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: Sherriff, Streiff, Cardiff, Tordoff, Gourdine, Gourdin, Sheriff

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Where is the Sourdiff family from?

You can see how Sourdiff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sourdiff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sourdiff families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sourdiff's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sourdiff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sourdiff 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 Sourdiff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sourdiff. 43% of Sourdiff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sourdiff women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Painter
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Sourdiff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Sourdiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sourdiff 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 Sourdiff. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sourdiff. For the veterans among your Sourdiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sourdiff lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sourdiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sourdiff in 1957 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sourdiff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sourdiff 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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