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Sarcia Family History

Sarcia Name 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: Barcia, Garcia, Marcia, Sarria, Arcia, Barca, Sari, Maria, Sacca

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Where is the Sarcia family from?

You can see how Sarcia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarcia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sarcia families living in Texas. This was about 23% of all the recorded Sarcia's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sarcia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarcia 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 Sarcia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarcia. 56% of Sarcia men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sarcia women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarcia were Farming and Sewing. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Sewer
    34%
  • Sewing
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sarcia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarcia 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Sarcia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 145 military records available for the last name Sarcia. For the veterans among your Sarcia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarcia lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sarcia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sarcia in 1956 was 30, and 88 in 2004.

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