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Sarty Family History

Sarty 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: Harty, Darty, Varty, Sarpy, Carty, Marty, Sarto, Sarti, Santy, Darby

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Where is the Sarty family from?

You can see how Sarty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sarty families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Sarty families living in Cornwall. This was about 26% of all the recorded Sarty's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Sarty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarty 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 Sarty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarty. 38% of Sarty men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Sarty women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarty were Salesman and Nurse.

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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
    38%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Nurse
    16%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sarty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarty 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 852 immigration records available for the last name Sarty. 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 249 military records available for the last name Sarty. For the veterans among your Sarty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarty lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sarty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sarty in 1962 was 66, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarty 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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