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Saraka Family History

Saraka 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: Straka, Sarka, Barak, Sarah, Arata, Araya, Salama, Salata, Tanaka

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Where is the Saraka family from?

You can see how Saraka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saraka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Saraka families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Saraka families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Saraka's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Saraka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saraka 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 Saraka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saraka. 100% of Saraka men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Saraka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Saraka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saraka 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Saraka. 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 18 military records available for the last name Saraka. For the veterans among your Saraka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saraka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Saraka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Saraka in 1963 was 66, and 41 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saraka 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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