Iris Sorensen (1897–2000)
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- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 2000
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- Names in Stone
When was Iris Sorensen born? 1897.
When did Iris Sorensen die? 2000.
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Iris Sorensen (1897–2000) was born in 1897, and died in 2000, at about age 103. A cemetery record documents Iris's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Iris's life.
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The world Iris lived through
1898 · age 1 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1912 · age 15 — The Titanic sank
1927 · age 30 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1939 · age 42 — World War II began in Europe
1950 · age 53 — The Korean War began
1959 · age 62 — Alaska and Hawaii became states
1969 · age 72 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1986 · age 89 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
Questions about Iris Sorensen
When was Iris Sorensen born?
Iris Sorensen was born in 1897.
When did Iris Sorensen die?
Iris Sorensen died in 2000.
How old was Iris Sorensen at the time of death?
Iris Sorensen was about 103 years old.
Where is Iris Sorensen buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Iris's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Iris Sorensen was born?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
Who was president when Iris Sorensen died?
Bill Clinton was president of the United States when Iris died.
What generation was Iris Sorensen part of?
Born in 1897, Iris Sorensen was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Iris Sorensen's lifetime?
During Iris's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 20); the Golden Gate Bridge opened (1937, age 40); the Korean War armistice was signed (1953, age 56); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 67); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 89).
Which U.S. censuses would include Iris Sorensen?
Federal censuses taken during Iris's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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1897
Death
2000
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