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Sarnessian Family History

Sarnessian 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: Sarkissian, Sarkisian, Bressan, Harness, Ganesan, Garness, Pressman

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Where is the Sarnessian family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarnessian 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 Sarnessian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleswoman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sarnessian. 100% of Sarnessian women worked as a Saleswoman.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Sarnessian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarnessian 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sarnessian. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sarnessian. For the veterans among your Sarnessian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarnessian lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Sarnessian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Sarnessian in 1965 was 75, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarnessian 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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