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Sarata Family History

Sarata 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: Arata, Salata, Sakata, Sarah, Araya, Salama, Nagata, Sabat, Prata

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Where is the Sarata family from?

You can see how Sarata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarata family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sarata family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarata's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sarata families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarata 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 Sarata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarata. 64% of Sarata men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sarata women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarata were Salesman and New 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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Student
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Sarata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Sarata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarata 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Sarata. 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 108 military records available for the last name Sarata. For the veterans among your Sarata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarata lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sarata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sarata in 1962 was 64, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarata 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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