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Sorger Family History

Sorger Surname Meaning

A variant of Sorge denotes a person in charge of a matter or a person like a guardian.

It also serves as a habitational name for someone from any of the places called Sorge.

These locations can be found in regions such as Saxony-Anhalt and Schleswig-Holstein.

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


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Where is the Sorger family from?

You can see how Sorger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sorger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Sorger families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorger's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sorger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sorger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sorger. 100% of Sorger men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sorger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorger 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 676 immigration records available for the last name Sorger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sorger. For the veterans among your Sorger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorger lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Sorger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sorger in 1947 was 31, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorger 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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