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Sorsky Family History

Sorsky 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: Sorsby, Gorsky, Dorsky, Barsky, Sorby, Soroka, Dorsey, Borski, Forsey

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Where is the Sorsky family from?

You can see how Sorsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorsky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sorsky families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorsky's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sorsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sorsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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What Sorsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Sorsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorsky 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Sorsky. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sorsky. For the veterans among your Sorsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sorsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sorsky in 1965 was 72, and 92 in 2003.

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