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Sarniski Family History

Sarniski 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: Sarnowski, Sarisky, Barnoski, Sarnecki, Karnik, Saiki, Sadowski

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Where is the Sarniski family from?

You can see how Sarniski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarniski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sarniski family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sarniski's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Sarniski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarniski 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 Sarniski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sarniski. 100% of Sarniski men worked as a Coal Miner.

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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

  • Coal Miner
    100%

What Sarniski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Sarniski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarniski 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sarniski. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sarniski. For the veterans among your Sarniski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarniski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Sarniski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sarniski in 1967 was 86, and 76 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarniski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarniski 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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