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Sarnka Family History

Sarnka 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: Sarka, Sarna, Barna, Soroka, Straka, Sanna, Sanda, Santa, Trnka

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Where is the Sarnka family from?

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

What Sarnka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Sarnka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarnka 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sarnka. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sarnka. For the veterans among your Sarnka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarnka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1973, in the United States, Sarnka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sarnka in 1968 was 65, and 67 in 1973.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarnka 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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