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Sarelas Family History

Sarelas 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: Barlas, Salas, Varela, Saarela, Savela, Sarles, Barela, Arenas

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Where is the Sarelas family from?

You can see how Sarelas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarelas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sarelas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sarelas family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarelas's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sarelas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarelas 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 Sarelas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Oil Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sarelas. 100% of Sarelas men worked as an Oil Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Oil Worker
    100%

What Sarelas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Sarelas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarelas 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sarelas. 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 29 military records available for the last name Sarelas. For the veterans among your Sarelas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarelas lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Sarelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sarelas in 1975 was 88, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarelas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarelas 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.

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