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Sarsour Family History

Sarsour Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Palestine and Jordan): nickname from Arabic ṣarṣūr or ṣurṣūr ‘cricket’.

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


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You can see how Sarsour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarsour family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sarsour families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Sarsour families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarsour's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sarsour families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Sarsour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarsour 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Sarsour. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Sarsour. For the veterans among your Sarsour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarsour lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Sarsour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sarsour in 1984 was 83, and 70 in 2004.

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