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Sarnis Family History

Sarnis 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: Sarris, Sarkis, Sargis, Sarni, Sarvis, Barnes, Paris, Harris, Danis

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Where is the Sarnis family from?

You can see how Sarnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarnis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Sarnis families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sarnis's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sarnis families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sarnis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Sarnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarnis 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sarnis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sarnis. For the veterans among your Sarnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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