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Sarkis Family History

Sarkis Surname Meaning

Arabic: from the personal name Sarkīs Arabic form of Latin Sergius (see Sergio) a Christian saint's name.

This form is also found among Assyrians/Chaldeans (see Sargis).

American shortened form of Armenian Sarkisian or any of its variants.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sarkis family from?

You can see how Sarkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarkis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sarkis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sarkis family living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarkis's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Sarkis families in 1891.
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What did your Sarkis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sarkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarkis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sarkis. 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 332 military records available for the last name Sarkis. For the veterans among your Sarkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarkis lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Sarkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sarkis in 1949 was 27, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarkis 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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