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Sorg Family History

Sorg Name Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Sorge

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sorge, Sigg, Hoog, Dorr, Soll, Sorn, Worl, Borg, Hogg, Sarge

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Where is the Sorg family from?

You can see how Sorg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sorg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sorg families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sorg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sorg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sorg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sorg. 20% of Sorg men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Sorg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sorg were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Stenographer
    7%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Sorg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorg 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sorg. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Sorg. For the veterans among your Sorg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorg lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sorg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Sorg in 1951 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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