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Sarrentino Family History

Sarrentino 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: Sorrentino, Ferrentino, Barrentine, Fiorentino, Florentino

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Where is the Sarrentino family from?

You can see how Sarrentino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarrentino family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sarrentino families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarrentino's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sarrentino families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarrentino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sarrentino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarrentino. 53% of Sarrentino men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sarrentino women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarrentino were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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
    53%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Assistant
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Sarrentino family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Sarrentino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarrentino 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Sarrentino. 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 23 military records available for the last name Sarrentino. For the veterans among your Sarrentino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarrentino lifespan?

Average Sarrentino life expectancy in 1979 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarrentino 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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