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Sora Family History

Sora Name 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: Mora, Bora, Sera, Sola, Nora, Soga, Hora, Skora, Soma, Gora

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Where is the Sora family from?

You can see how Sora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sora family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sora family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sora's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Sora families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sora 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 Sora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sora. 38% of Sora men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sora women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sora were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sora 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 973 immigration records available for the last name Sora. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 200 military records available for the last name Sora. For the veterans among your Sora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sora lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sora in 1961 was 67, and 49 in 2004.

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