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Sorsby Family History

Sorsby Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Sowerby.

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


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Where is the Sorsby family from?

You can see how Sorsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorsby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sorsby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Sorsby families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorsby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sorsby families in 1911.
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What did your Sorsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sorsby. 30% of Sorsby men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sorsby women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sorsby were Teacher and Maid.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Finisher
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Sorsby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sorsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorsby 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Sorsby. 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 497 military records available for the last name Sorsby. For the veterans among your Sorsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorsby lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sorsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sorsby in 1955 was 50, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorsby 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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