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Sarns Family History

Sarns 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: Warns, Sarna, Sans, Sarno, Barns, Starns, Carns, Sarni, Karns, Arns

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Where is the Sarns family from?

You can see how Sarns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarns family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sarns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Sarns families living in Ohio. This was about 59% of all the recorded Sarns's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sarns families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarns 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 Sarns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarns. 42% of Sarns men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sarns women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarns were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Truck Driver
    21%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Sarns family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Sarns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarns 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Sarns. 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 113 military records available for the last name Sarns. For the veterans among your Sarns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarns lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sarns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sarns in 1963 was 85, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarns 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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