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Sorna Family History

Sorna 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: Sosna, Sarna, Serna, Soria, Sorn, Sirna, Song, Son, Horn, Mora

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Where is the Sorna family from?

You can see how Sorna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sorna family living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorna's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Sorna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sorna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorna. 78% of Sorna 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
    78%
  • Lawyer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Sorna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorna 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Sorna. 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 69 military records available for the last name Sorna. For the veterans among your Sorna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorna lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sorna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sorna in 1964 was 76, and 74 in 2003.

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