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Sarkiss Family History

Sarkiss Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sarkis, Sarris, Garriss, Parkins, Harkins, Sargis, Markins, Serviss

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Where is the Sarkiss family from?

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

There are 134 census records available for the last name Sarkiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarkiss 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Sarkiss. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sarkiss. For the veterans among your Sarkiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarkiss lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Sarkiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sarkiss in 1969 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarkiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarkiss 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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