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Sarton Family History

Sarton Surname Meaning

see Sartain.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sarton family from?

You can see how Sarton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sarton families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Sarton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sarton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarton 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 Sarton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sarton. 100% of Sarton men worked as a Bricklayer and 86% of Sarton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Nurse
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sarton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarton 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 689 immigration records available for the last name Sarton. 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 404 military records available for the last name Sarton. For the veterans among your Sarton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarton lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sarton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sarton in 1956 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarton 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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