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Sarpen Family History

Sarpen 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: Karpen, Sarten, Sargent, Harben, Harden, Carden, Kampen, Farren

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Where is the Sarpen family from?

You can see how Sarpen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarpen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sarpen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sarpen families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sarpen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sarpen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarpen 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 26 census records available for the last name Sarpen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarpen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sarpen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sarpen. For the veterans among your Sarpen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarpen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Sarpen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sarpen in 1978 was 92, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarpen 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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