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Sargis Family History

Sargis Surname Meaning

Assyrian/Chaldean: from a Syriac equivalent of the Latin personal name Sergius (see Sergio) a Christian saint's name.

Compare Sarkis American shortened form of Armenian Sargsyan or its rare variant Sargisyan.

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


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Where is the Sargis family from?

You can see how Sargis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sargis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sargis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Sargis families living in Quebec. This was about 78% of all the recorded Sargis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sargis families in 1911.
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What did your Sargis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sargis. 26% of Sargis men worked as a Painter and 43% of Sargis women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sargis were Presser and None.

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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

  • Painter
    26%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Cook
    7%
  • Presser
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • None
    29%

What Sargis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sargis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sargis 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 705 immigration records available for the last name Sargis. 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 485 military records available for the last name Sargis. For the veterans among your Sargis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sargis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sargis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sargis in 1955 was 60, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sargis 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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