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Sarnoff Name Meaning

Jewish (from Ukraine): westernized form of Sarnov a habitational name for someone from Sarny in Ukraine. Compare Sarner .

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


Similar surnames: Tarnoff, Danoff, Sadoff, Sarno, Marinoff, Aronoff, Janoff, Sartor

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Where is the Sarnoff family from?

You can see how Sarnoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarnoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Sarnoff families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sarnoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sarnoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarnoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sarnoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dance Teacher was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sarnoff. 100% of Sarnoff women worked as a Dance Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Dance Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Sarnoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarnoff 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 806 immigration records available for the last name Sarnoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 196 military records available for the last name Sarnoff. For the veterans among your Sarnoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarnoff lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Sarnoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sarnoff in 1950 was 46, and 97 in 2004.

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