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Sarniak Family History

Sarniak 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: Karnik, Sarna, Barnick, Garnick, Sarria, Gorniak, Harnick, Czarniak

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Where is the Sarniak family from?

You can see how Sarniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sarniak families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sarniak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sarniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarniak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sarniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Sarniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarniak 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Sarniak. 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 53 military records available for the last name Sarniak. For the veterans among your Sarniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarniak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Sarniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sarniak in 1964 was 51, and 87 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarniak 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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