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Sarkany Family History

Sarkany 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: Sarka, Garmany, Barany, Sarkar, Barkan, Harkavy, Saran, Carmany

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Where is the Sarkany family from?

You can see how Sarkany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarkany family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sarkany families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarkany's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sarkany families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarkany 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 285 census records available for the last name Sarkany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarkany 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Sarkany. 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 165 military records available for the last name Sarkany. For the veterans among your Sarkany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarkany lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Sarkany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sarkany in 1967 was 34, and 59 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarkany 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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