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Sarchet Family History

Sarchet Surname Meaning

French (mainly Manche): from Old French sarchet ‘spud weeding hoe’ a nickname for someone who made or used such an implement.

This surname is rare in France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sarchet family from?

You can see how Sarchet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarchet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarchet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Sarchet families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sarchet's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sarchet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarchet 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 Sarchet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarchet. 27% of Sarchet men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Sarchet women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarchet were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    72%
  • Teacher
    29%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sarchet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarchet 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Sarchet. 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 382 military records available for the last name Sarchet. For the veterans among your Sarchet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarchet lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sarchet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sarchet in 1953 was 40, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarchet 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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