This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sarry family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sarry Family History

Sarry 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: Barry, Harry, Jarry, Scarry, Sarpy, Sarra, Sarr, Starry, Sarro, Parry

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sarry family from?

You can see how Sarry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarry families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 34 Sarry families living in New Brunswick. This was about 55% of all the recorded Sarry's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Sarry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Sarry ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Sarry | Data not to scale

*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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sarry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sarry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarry census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Sarry

Passenger Lists

There are 273 immigration records available for the last name Sarry. 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.

View all Sarry immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 95 military records available for the last name Sarry. For the veterans among your Sarry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sarry military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sarry family history

Discover More

What is the average Sarry lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Sarry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sarry in 1971 was 70, and 101 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarry 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sarry family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial