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Sarten Family History

Sarten Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Sartin. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Sarten family from?

You can see how Sarten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Sarten families living in Dorset. This was about 27% of all the recorded Sarten's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Sarten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarten 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 Sarten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sarten. 100% of Sarten 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%

What Sarten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sarten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarten 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Sarten. 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 323 military records available for the last name Sarten. For the veterans among your Sarten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarten lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sarten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sarten in 1951 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarten 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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