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Sorotsky Family History

Sorotsky 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: Borofsky, Morosky, Borowsky, Sokolsky, Brodsky, Borowski, Zaretsky

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Where is the Sorotsky family from?

You can see how Sorotsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorotsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sorotsky families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Sorotsky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorotsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sorotsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorotsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sorotsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Peddler and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sorotsky. 100% of Sorotsky men worked as a Peddler and 100% of Sorotsky women worked as a Presser. .

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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

  • Peddler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%
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What Sorotsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Sorotsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorotsky 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Sorotsky. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sorotsky. For the veterans among your Sorotsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorotsky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Sorotsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sorotsky in 1968 was 79, and 79 in 2000.

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