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Sarken Family History

Sarken 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: Marken, Sarten, Harken, Marker, Sargent, Harben, Harden, Carden

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Where is the Sarken family from?

You can see how Sarken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sarken families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sarken family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarken's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Sarken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarken 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 128 census records available for the last name Sarken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarken 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sarken. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sarken. For the veterans among your Sarken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarken lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1992, in the United States, Sarken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sarken in 1984 was 84, and 89 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarken 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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