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Sorbel Family History

Sorbel 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: Sobel, Sorel, Korbel, Sorber, Borel, Forbes, Sorbo, Nobel, Lobel

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Where is the Sorbel family from?

You can see how Sorbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorbel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sorbel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sorbel families living in North Dakota. This was about 16% of all the recorded Sorbel's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Sorbel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorbel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sorbel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sorbel. 34% of Sorbel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sorbel women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Sorbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorbel 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Sorbel. 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 52 military records available for the last name Sorbel. For the veterans among your Sorbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorbel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sorbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sorbel in 1962 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

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