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Sarkka Family History

Sarkka 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, Soroka, Straka, Sarna, Sarkis, Saksa, Sara, Sarkar, Sarra

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Where is the Sarkka family from?

You can see how Sarkka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarkka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sarkka family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sarkka's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Sarkka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarkka 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 39 census records available for the last name Sarkka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarkka 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Sarkka. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sarkka. For the veterans among your Sarkka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarkka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1984, in the United States, Sarkka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sarkka in 1969 was 81, and 80 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarkka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarkka 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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