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Searfoss Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Serfass .

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


Similar surnames: Peatross, Stross, Stalford, Delfosse, Servoss, Bearss, Seaford

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Where is the Searfoss family from?

You can see how Searfoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Searfoss family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Searfoss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Searfoss families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Searfoss's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Searfoss families in 1911.
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What did your Searfoss ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Prospector was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Searfoss. 100% of Searfoss men worked as a Prospector. .

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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

  • Prospector
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 104 immigration records available for the last name Searfoss. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Searfoss. For the veterans among your Searfoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Searfoss lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Searfoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Searfoss in 1952 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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