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Sorem Name Meaning

Norwegian (Sørem): variant of Sørum (see Sorum ).

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


Similar surnames: Sorum, Orem, Norem, Solem, Sorell, Soren, Estrem, Siem, Sem, Loren

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Where is the Sorem family from?

You can see how Sorem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sorem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sorem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sorem family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sorem's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sorem families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sorem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sorem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sorem. 40% of Sorem men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Sorem women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sorem were Farming and Secretary. .

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    58%
  • Secretary
    43%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sorem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sorem 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Sorem. 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 262 military records available for the last name Sorem. For the veterans among your Sorem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sorem lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sorem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sorem in 1956 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

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