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Sarne Family History

Sarne 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: Carne, Arne, Sane, Sayne, Saine, Sarna, Warne, Sarno, Sarner, Harne

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Where is the Sarne family from?

You can see how Sarne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarne family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sarne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Sarne families living in Quebec. This was about 42% of all the recorded Sarne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sarne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarne 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 Sarne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarne. 56% of Sarne men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sarne women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarne were Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    34%
  • Packer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Sarne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Sarne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarne 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Sarne. 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 260 military records available for the last name Sarne. For the veterans among your Sarne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarne lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sarne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sarne in 1968 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarne 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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