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Sarkes Name Meaning

variant of Sark with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Sarkis, Sarles, Parkes, Markes, Barkes, Starkes, Sparkes, Barnes

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Where is the Sarkes family from?

You can see how Sarkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarkes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sarkes families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Sarkes family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sarkes's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Sarkes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarkes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sarkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarkes. 60% of Sarkes men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sarkes women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Watchman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Sarkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarkes 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Sarkes. 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 42 military records available for the last name Sarkes. For the veterans among your Sarkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarkes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sarkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sarkes in 1963 was 91, and 86 in 2004.

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