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Sarto Family History

Sarto Surname Meaning

Italian: occupational name for a tailor from sarto (from Latin sartor).

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


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Where is the Sarto family from?

You can see how Sarto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarto family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sarto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sarto families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sarto's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sarto families in 1891.
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What did your Sarto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Coat Feller were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarto. 25% of Sarto men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sarto women worked as a Coat Feller.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Coat Feller
    100%

What Sarto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sarto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarto 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Sarto. 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 252 military records available for the last name Sarto. For the veterans among your Sarto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarto lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sarto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sarto in 1958 was 41, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarto 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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