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Sarborn Family History

Sarborn Surname 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: Sanborn, Sartor, Alborn, Lamborn, Sambor, Aborn, Carbon, Seaborn

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Where is the Sarborn family from?

You can see how Sarborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarborn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sarborn families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sarborn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sarborn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarborn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Sarborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarborn 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sarborn. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sarborn. For the veterans among your Sarborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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