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Sarkus Family History

Sarkus 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: Barkus, Sarkis, Markus, Darius, Malkus, Farkas, Markos, Backus, Sarka

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Where is the Sarkus family from?

You can see how Sarkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sarkus families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sarkus's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sarkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarkus 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 Sarkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sarkus. 50% of Sarkus men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Sarkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Sarkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarkus 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Sarkus. 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 34 military records available for the last name Sarkus. For the veterans among your Sarkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarkus lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sarkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sarkus in 1956 was 44, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarkus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarkus 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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