Sarkela Family History

Sarkela Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Varela, Sarka, Markel, Jarvela, Saarela, Sardella, Salmela, Salkeld, Savela, Barela

2,000 record(s) for Sarkela

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
81	Military Records
89	Immigration Records
337	Census and Voter Lists
705	Member Trees

Where is the Sarkela family from?

You can see how Sarkela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarkela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sarkela families living in Minnesota. This was about 36% of all the recorded Sarkela's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sarkela families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarkela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sarkela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarkela. 50% of Sarkela men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sarkela women worked as a Maid.

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

50%

Farmer

50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Maid

100%

What Sarkela family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 337 census records available for the last name Sarkela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarkela census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 89 immigration records available for the last name Sarkela. 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.

Military Records

There are 81 military records available for the last name Sarkela. For the veterans among your Sarkela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Sarkela lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Sarkela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sarkela in 1945 was 44, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarkela ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.