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Sarnie Family History

Sarnie 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: Carnie, Sarni, Marie, Carne, Arne, Savoie, Karnik, Sari, Varni, Sante

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Where is the Sarnie family from?

You can see how Sarnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarnie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sarnie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Sarnie families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sarnie's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sarnie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarnie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sarnie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sarnie. 34% of Sarnie men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Sarnie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Sarnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarnie 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sarnie. 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 91 military records available for the last name Sarnie. For the veterans among your Sarnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarnie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sarnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sarnie in 1968 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarnie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarnie 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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