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Sorto Family History

Sorto Surname Meaning

Hispanic (El Salvador and Honduras): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Sorto family from?

You can see how Sorto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sorto family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorto's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sorto families in 1911.
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What did your Sorto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sorto. 78% of Sorto 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
    78%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Sorto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Sorto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorto 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Sorto. 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 26 military records available for the last name Sorto. For the veterans among your Sorto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorto lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Sorto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sorto in 1987 was 66, and 22 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sorto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sorto 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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