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Sarwar Family History

Sarwar Name Meaning

Muslim (mainly Pakistan and Bangladesh also Afghanistan and Iraq): from a personal name based on Persian sarwar ‘leader chief lord’ or a status name from this title.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sarkar, Anwar, Sattar, Safar, Sarah, Zafar, Sawa, Sara, Dardar, Saran

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Where is the Sarwar family from?

You can see how Sarwar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarwar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sarwar families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Sarwar families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarwar's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sarwar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarwar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sarwar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Ovriere was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sarwar. 100% of Sarwar men worked as an Ovriere. .

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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 1921

  • Ovriere
    100%
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Sarwar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarwar 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Sarwar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 277 military records available for the last name Sarwar. For the veterans among your Sarwar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarwar lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Sarwar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sarwar in 1976 was 61, and 70 in 2002.

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