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Sorey Family History

Sorey Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Sawrey.

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


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Where is the Sorey family from?

You can see how Sorey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sorey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Sorey families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sorey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sorey families in 1911.
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What did your Sorey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sorey. 23% of Sorey men worked as an Operator and 24% of Sorey women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sorey were Farming and Waitress.

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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

  • Operator
    23%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sorey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorey 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Sorey. 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 763 military records available for the last name Sorey. For the veterans among your Sorey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sorey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sorey in 1962 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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