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Sarten Family History

Sarten Name Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Sartin . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Sartin, Barten, Parten, Marte, Partin, Harben, Hartin, Sorter, Karten

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Where is the Sarten family from?

You can see how Sarten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Sarten families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarten's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Sarten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sarten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarten. 36% of Sarten men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Sarten women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarten were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sarten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarten 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Sarten. 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 323 military records available for the last name Sarten. For the veterans among your Sarten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarten lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sarten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sarten in 1951 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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