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Sorbi Family History

Sorbi 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: Sorbo, Sorby, Corbi, Sorgi, Sorci, Mori, Sari, Orsi, Corby, Suri

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Where is the Sorbi family from?

You can see how Sorbi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorbi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sorbi families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sorbi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sorbi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorbi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sorbi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorbi. 100% of Sorbi men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Sorbi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorbi 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Sorbi. 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 37 military records available for the last name Sorbi. For the veterans among your Sorbi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorbi lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Sorbi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sorbi in 1961 was 56, and 90 in 2002.

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