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Sarko Family History

Sarko 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, Marko, Sarlo, Barko, Sirko, Sarno, Sako, Arko, Sark, Sarro

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Where is the Sarko family from?

You can see how Sarko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sarko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sarko families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarko's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Sarko families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sarko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarko. 50% of Sarko men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Sarko women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarko were Miner and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Owner
    17%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Winder
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Sarko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Sarko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarko 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Sarko. 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 219 military records available for the last name Sarko. For the veterans among your Sarko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarko lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sarko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sarko in 1961 was 46, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarko 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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