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Sarnacki Family History

Sarnacki 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: Sarnecki, Kornacki, Karwacki, Harnack, Bernacki, Saracco, Sasaki

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Where is the Sarnacki family from?

You can see how Sarnacki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarnacki family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sarnacki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sarnacki families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sarnacki's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Sarnacki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarnacki 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 Sarnacki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarnacki. 50% of Sarnacki men worked as a New Worker and 50% of Sarnacki women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarnacki were Laborer and Benchwork.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Benchwork
    50%

What Sarnacki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Sarnacki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarnacki 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Sarnacki. 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 181 military records available for the last name Sarnacki. For the veterans among your Sarnacki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarnacki lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sarnacki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sarnacki in 1955 was 39, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarnacki 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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