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Sarsen Family History

Sarsen 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: Sarson, Larsen, Sarten, Sargent, Harben, Samson, Parson, Harden

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Where is the Sarsen family from?

You can see how Sarsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sarsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sarsen family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarsen's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Sarsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarsen 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 Sarsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarsen. 21% of Sarsen men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Sarsen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarsen were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Saleslady
    10%

What Sarsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sarsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarsen 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Sarsen. 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 21 military records available for the last name Sarsen. For the veterans among your Sarsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarsen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Sarsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sarsen in 1968 was 55, and 88 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarsen 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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