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Sarafi Family History

Sarafi 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: Sarafin, Saraf, Serafin, Sarah, Sakai, Saari, Sari, Sarazin, Sharaf

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Where is the Sarafi family from?

You can see how Sarafi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarafi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sarafi families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Sarafi family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarafi's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sarafi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarafi 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 9 census records available for the last name Sarafi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarafi 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Sarafi. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sarafi. For the veterans among your Sarafi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarafi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Sarafi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sarafi in 1965 was 48, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarafi 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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