Origins of the Sorby surname
About the Sorbys
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Interesting facts about Sorby
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Sorby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
What are the most common Sorby first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Sorbys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Sorbys in 1921
Living On Own Means
11
Domestic Servant
10
Merchant
10
Dressmaker
8
Living On Her Own Means
7
Common male occupations for Sorbys in 1921
Iron Moulder
18
Coal Miner
16
Merchant
14
Tailor
14
Scissor Forger
11
