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Sarn Family History

Sarn 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: Sari, Arn, Sarna, Carn, Sara, Sain, Warn, Garn, Sarno, Sarr

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Where is the Sarn family from?

You can see how Sarn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sarn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Sarn families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sarn's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Sarn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarn 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 Sarn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sarn. 100% of Sarn men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Sarn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarn 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Sarn. 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 84 military records available for the last name Sarn. For the veterans among your Sarn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarn lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Sarn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sarn in 1958 was 50, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarn 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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