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Sarnowski Family History

Sarnowski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of the many places in Poland called Sarnowa, Sarnowo, or Sarnów named with Polish sarna ‘roe deer’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sarnowski family from?

You can see how Sarnowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarnowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 27 Sarnowski families living in Michigan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Sarnowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sarnowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarnowski 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 Sarnowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarnowski. 27% of Sarnowski men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Sarnowski women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarnowski were Electrician and New 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Machinist
    6%
  • Electrician
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

What Sarnowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sarnowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarnowski 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 618 immigration records available for the last name Sarnowski. 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 Sarnowski. For the veterans among your Sarnowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarnowski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sarnowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sarnowski in 1961 was 54, and 65 in 2004.

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