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Sarkes Family History

Sarkes Surname Meaning

variant of Sark with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Sarkes family from?

You can see how Sarkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarkes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sarkes families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Sarkes families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarkes's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Sarkes families in 1841.
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What did your Sarkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sarkes. 100% of Sarkes 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sarkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Sarkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarkes 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Sarkes. 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 42 military records available for the last name Sarkes. For the veterans among your Sarkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarkes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sarkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sarkes in 1963 was 91, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarkes 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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