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Sarters Family History

Sarters 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: Salters, Arters, Warters, Carter, Sartor, Salter, Sauter, Matters

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Where is the Sarters family from?

You can see how Sarters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarters family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sarters family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarters's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sarters families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarters 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 Sarters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sarters. 100% of Sarters men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Sarters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarters 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 Sarters. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sarters. For the veterans among your Sarters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarters lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Sarters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sarters in 1983 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarters 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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