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Sarlin Family History

Sarlin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Karlin, Carlin, Serlin, Sartin, Harlin, Sahlin, Salin, Parlin, Sarin

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Where is the Sarlin family from?

You can see how Sarlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarlin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sarlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Sarlin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarlin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sarlin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sarlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sarlin. 39% of Sarlin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Sarlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Sarlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarlin 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Sarlin. 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 112 military records available for the last name Sarlin. For the veterans among your Sarlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarlin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sarlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sarlin in 1965 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarlin 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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