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Sarnow Family History

Sarnow 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: Sarno, Sanow, Arnow, Tarnow, Barrow, Barlow, Sartor, Carrow, Harlow

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Where is the Sarnow family from?

You can see how Sarnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarnow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sarnow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Sarnow families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sarnow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sarnow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarnow 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 Sarnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarnow. 58% of Sarnow men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sarnow women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarnow were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Salesman
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Sarnow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Sarnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarnow 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Sarnow. 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 317 military records available for the last name Sarnow. For the veterans among your Sarnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarnow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sarnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sarnow in 1963 was 65, and 42 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarnow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarnow 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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