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Sorenz Family History

Sorenz 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: Lorenz, Soren, Morenz, Oren, Toren, Streng, Soden, Goren, Moren

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Where is the Sorenz family from?

You can see how Sorenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorenz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorenz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Sorenz families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sorenz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sorenz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorenz 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 Sorenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorenz. 100% of Sorenz 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 206 census records available for the last name Sorenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorenz 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sorenz. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sorenz. For the veterans among your Sorenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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