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Sarlos Family History

Sarlos 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: Sarlo, Sarles, Harlos, Carlos, Sales, Barlas, Barlow, Baros, Sartor

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Where is the Sarlos family from?

You can see how Sarlos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarlos family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarlos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sarlos family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarlos's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sarlos families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarlos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Sarlos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarlos 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Sarlos. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sarlos. For the veterans among your Sarlos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarlos lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Sarlos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sarlos in 1977 was 55, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarlos 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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