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Sarnosky Family History

Sarnosky 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: Barnosky, Sarnowski, Bernosky, Sarisky, Barnoski, Janosky, Sadosky

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Where is the Sarnosky family from?

You can see how Sarnosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarnosky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sarnosky families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Sarnosky families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sarnosky's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sarnosky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarnosky 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 Sarnosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarnosky. 50% of Sarnosky men worked as a Miner and 100% of Sarnosky women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Welder
    25%
  • Shoe Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Sarnosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Sarnosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarnosky 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Sarnosky. 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 45 military records available for the last name Sarnosky. For the veterans among your Sarnosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarnosky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sarnosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sarnosky in 1964 was 55, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarnosky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarnosky 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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