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Sarnes Family History

Sarnes 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: Barnes, Warnes, Sanes, Sarles, Karnes, Farnes, Parnes, Sarner, Carnes

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Where is the Sarnes family from?

You can see how Sarnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarnes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Sarnes families living in British Columbia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sarnes's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Sarnes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarnes 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 Sarnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarnes. 40% of Sarnes men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sarnes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarnes were Truck Driver and Nurse.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Bench Hand
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%

What Sarnes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sarnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarnes 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Sarnes. 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 221 military records available for the last name Sarnes. For the veterans among your Sarnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarnes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sarnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sarnes in 1963 was 81, and 40 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarnes 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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