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Sarden Family History

Sarden 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: Harden, Carden, Marden, Warden, Arden, Sanden, Barden, Garden, Darden

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Where is the Sarden family from?

You can see how Sarden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sarden family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarden's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sarden families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarden 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 Sarden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarden. 42% of Sarden men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Sarden women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarden were Farm Laborer and Servant. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    32%
  • Stemmer
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Servant
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sarden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarden 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Sarden. 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 140 military records available for the last name Sarden. For the veterans among your Sarden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarden lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Sarden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sarden in 1954 was 41, and 88 in 2002.

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