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Sorice Family History

Sorice Surname Meaning

Italian (Campania): nickname for someone thought to resemble a mouse Italian sorce (see Sorce).

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


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Where is the Sorice family from?

You can see how Sorice families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorice family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sorice families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Sorice families living in New Brunswick. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sorice's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Sorice families in 1911.
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What did your Sorice ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorice. 80% of Sorice 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    80%
  • Fires Oven
    20%

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Census Records

There are 763 census records available for the last name Sorice. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorice 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Sorice. 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 191 military records available for the last name Sorice. For the veterans among your Sorice ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorice lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sorice life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sorice in 1958 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorice

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorice 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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