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Sorce Family History

Sorce Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from sorce ‘mouse’ (from Latin surix ‘mouse’ accusative suricem)

used as a nickname for someone thought to resemble the animal in some way.

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


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Where is the Sorce family from?

You can see how Sorce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sorce families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Sorce families living in Manitoba. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sorce's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sorce families in 1911.
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What did your Sorce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sorce. 26% of Sorce men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Sorce women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sorce were Truck Driver and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sorce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorce 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 750 immigration records available for the last name Sorce. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 517 military records available for the last name Sorce. For the veterans among your Sorce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorce lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sorce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sorce in 1955 was 33, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorce ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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