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Sarner Family History

Sarner Name Meaning

Jewish (from Ukraine): habitational name for someone from Sarny in Ukraine.

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


Similar surnames: Arner, Barner, Farner, Varner, Garner, Sarver, Sandner, Saenger

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Where is the Sarner family from?

You can see how Sarner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sarner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Sarner families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sarner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sarner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sarner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarner. 21% of Sarner men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Sarner women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarner were Clerk and Housewife. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • School Teacher
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sarner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sarner. 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 532 military records available for the last name Sarner. For the veterans among your Sarner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sarner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sarner in 1961 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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