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Sorlie Family History

Sorlie Surname Meaning

Norwegian (Sørlie): habitational name from the common farm name Sørli composed of the elements sør ‘south’ + li ‘slope hillside’.

Scottish (Perthshire): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Somhairle (see McSorley).

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


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Where is the Sorlie family from?

You can see how Sorlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorlie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sorlie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Sorlie families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Sorlie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sorlie families in 1911.
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What did your Sorlie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sorlie. 36% of Sorlie men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Sorlie women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sorlie were Foreman and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Foreman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Waitress
    24%
  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sorlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorlie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sorlie. 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 416 military records available for the last name Sorlie. For the veterans among your Sorlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorlie lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sorlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Sorlie in 1951 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorlie 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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