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Sorrenson Family History

Sorrenson 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: Sorenson, Mortenson, Jorgenson, Sorensen, Lorenson, Sorrento

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Where is the Sorrenson family from?

You can see how Sorrenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorrenson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorrenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 62 Sorrenson families living in Wisconsin. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sorrenson's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sorrenson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorrenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sorrenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorrenson. 45% of Sorrenson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sorrenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorrenson 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Sorrenson. 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 143 military records available for the last name Sorrenson. For the veterans among your Sorrenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorrenson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Sorrenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sorrenson in 1962 was 89, and 89 in 2002.

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