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Sorrelle Family History

Sorrelle 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: Sorrell, Sorrells, Sorelle, Gorrell, Orrell, Worrell, Correll

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Where is the Sorrelle family from?

You can see how Sorrelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorrelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorrelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sorrelle families living in Mississippi. This was about 62% of all the recorded Sorrelle's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Sorrelle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorrelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sorrelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorrelle. 34% of Sorrelle men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Pipe Maker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Sorrelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorrelle 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sorrelle. 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 76 military records available for the last name Sorrelle. For the veterans among your Sorrelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorrelle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sorrelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sorrelle in 1962 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

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