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Sarles Family History

Sarles Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Searles. In some cases possibly also southern French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Sarilo (see Sarlo).

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


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Where is the Sarles family from?

You can see how Sarles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Sarles families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Sarles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sarles families in 1891.
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What did your Sarles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sarles. 100% of Sarles 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 9,000 census records available for the last name Sarles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarles 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Sarles. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sarles. For the veterans among your Sarles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarles lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sarles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sarles in 1944 was 30, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarles 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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