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Sorell Family History

Sorell Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Canadian Sorel 2 and in some cases possibly also of French Sorel 1, a cognate of 2 below.

English: variant of Sorrell.

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


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Where is the Sorell family from?

You can see how Sorell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sorell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Sorell families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Sorell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sorell families in 1911.
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What did your Sorell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Inlay Worker was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sorell. 100% of Sorell men worked as an Inlay Worker.

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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 1921

  • Inlay Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sorell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorell 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 584 immigration records available for the last name Sorell. 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 449 military records available for the last name Sorell. For the veterans among your Sorell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sorell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sorell in 1958 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorell 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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