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Sarkis Name Meaning

Arabic: from the personal name Sarkīs Arabic form of Latin Sergius (see Sergio ) a Christian saint's name. This form is also found among Assyrians/Chaldeans (see Sargis ). American shortened form of Armenian Sarkisian or any of its variants. Compare Sargis

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


Similar surnames: Sarris, Jarvis, Maris, Faris, Markus, Markos, Martis, Sari, Salis

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Where is the Sarkis family from?

You can see how Sarkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarkis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sarkis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Sarkis families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Sarkis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sarkis families in 1911.
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What did your Sarkis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sarkis. 100% of Sarkis men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sarkis. 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 332 military records available for the last name Sarkis. For the veterans among your Sarkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarkis lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Sarkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sarkis in 1949 was 27, and 74 in 2004.

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