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Sarelson Family History

Sarelson 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: Samelson, Harelson, Sorenson, Karlson, Samuelson, Abelson, Sarson

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Where is the Sarelson family from?

You can see how Sarelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sarelson family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarelson's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sarelson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Sarelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarelson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sarelson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sarelson. For the veterans among your Sarelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarelson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Sarelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sarelson in 1972 was 79, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarelson 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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