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Sorter Family History

Sorter Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Sortor.

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


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Where is the Sorter family from?

You can see how Sorter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sorter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Sorter families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sorter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sorter families in 1911.
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What did your Sorter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sorter. 39% of Sorter men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Sorter women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sorter were Janitor and Housemaid.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Janitor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housemaid
    13%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sorter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorter 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Sorter. 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 520 military records available for the last name Sorter. For the veterans among your Sorter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorter lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sorter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sorter in 1957 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorter 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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