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Sarb Family History

Sarb 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: Harb, Sari, Salb, Garb, Sara, Sabb, Saab, Sarr, Sark, Farb

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Where is the Sarb family from?

You can see how Sarb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarb family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sarb families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Sarb family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarb's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sarb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarb 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 Sarb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarb. 43% of Sarb men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sarb women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sarb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Sarb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarb 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Sarb. 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 99 military records available for the last name Sarb. For the veterans among your Sarb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarb lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Sarb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sarb in 1964 was 78, and 71 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarb 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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