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Sarkan Family History

Sarkan 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: Sarka, Sarkar, Barkan, Saran, Karman, Sarah, Safran, Harman, Sakai

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Where is the Sarkan family from?

You can see how Sarkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarkan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sarkan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Sarkan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarkan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sarkan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarkan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sarkan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Sarkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarkan 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Sarkan. 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 27 military records available for the last name Sarkan. For the veterans among your Sarkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarkan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sarkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sarkan in 1968 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarkan 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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