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Sarni Family History

Sarni Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Sarno.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sarni family from?

You can see how Sarni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarni family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sarni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sarni family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarni's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sarni families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sarni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sarni. 50% of Sarni men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Baker
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

What Sarni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 744 census records available for the last name Sarni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarni 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Sarni. 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 336 military records available for the last name Sarni. For the veterans among your Sarni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarni lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sarni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sarni in 1962 was 86, and 87 in 2003.

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