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Sarcus Family History

Sarcus 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: Harcus, Marcus, Barcus, Sachs, Darius, Harcum, Barkus, Sarris, Sarkis

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Where is the Sarcus family from?

You can see how Sarcus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarcus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sarcus families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarcus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sarcus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarcus 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 53 census records available for the last name Sarcus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarcus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sarcus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sarcus. For the veterans among your Sarcus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarcus lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Sarcus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sarcus in 1976 was 90, and 90 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarcus 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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