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Saroka Family History

Saroka Surname Meaning

Belorussian and Jewish: nickname from Belorussian saroka ‘magpie’ (see Soroka).

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


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Where is the Saroka family from?

You can see how Saroka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saroka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Saroka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Saroka families living in Manitoba. This was about 83% of all the recorded Saroka's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Saroka families in 1911.
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What did your Saroka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saroka. 45% of Saroka men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Saroka women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saroka were Blacksmith and Maid.

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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
    45%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Waiter
    10%
  • Blacksmith
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Saroka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 886 census records available for the last name Saroka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saroka 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Saroka. 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 145 military records available for the last name Saroka. For the veterans among your Saroka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saroka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Saroka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Saroka in 1963 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saroka 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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