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Sarkkinen Family History

Sarkkinen 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: Makinen, Saarinen, Pulkkinen, Jarvinen, Heikkinen, Salminen, Marien

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Where is the Sarkkinen family from?

You can see how Sarkkinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarkkinen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sarkkinen family living in North Dakota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sarkkinen's in USA. North Dakota and 2 other states had the highest population of Sarkkinen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarkkinen 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 Sarkkinen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarkkinen. 100% of Sarkkinen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sarkkinen women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Sarkkinen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Sarkkinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarkkinen 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Sarkkinen. 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 21 military records available for the last name Sarkkinen. For the veterans among your Sarkkinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarkkinen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sarkkinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sarkkinen in 1965 was 79, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarkkinen 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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