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Sarter Family History

Sarter Surname Meaning

see Sartor.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sarter family from?

You can see how Sarter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Sarter families living in New Brunswick. This was about 32% of all the recorded Sarter's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Sarter families in 1911.
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What did your Sarter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Electrician and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sarter. 100% of Sarter men worked as an Electrician and 100% of Sarter women worked as a Housemaid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Electrician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housemaid
    100%

What Sarter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sarter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarter 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Sarter. 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 702 military records available for the last name Sarter. For the veterans among your Sarter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarter lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Sarter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sarter in 1943 was 60, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarter 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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