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Sarkas Family History

Sarkas 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: Farkas, Sarka, Sarkis, Sarkar, Karas, Arras, Maras, Sarah, Barlas

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Where is the Sarkas family from?

You can see how Sarkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarkas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sarkas families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sarkas's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sarkas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarkas 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 Sarkas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sarkas. 100% of Sarkas men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Sarkas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Sarkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarkas 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Sarkas. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sarkas. For the veterans among your Sarkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarkas lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Sarkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sarkas in 1977 was 92, and 87 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarkas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarkas 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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