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Sarakas Family History

Sarakas 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: Barabas, Farkas, Straka, Sarka, Barakat, Trakas, Sarkis, Sarkar

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Where is the Sarakas family from?

You can see how Sarakas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarakas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sarakas families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sarakas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sarakas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarakas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sarakas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sarakas. 100% of Sarakas men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Sarakas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarakas 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sarakas. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sarakas. For the veterans among your Sarakas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarakas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Sarakas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sarakas in 1974 was 87, and 95 in 2003.

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