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Sarf Family History

Sarf 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: Sari, Sara, Sarr, Sark, Sharf, Sar, Warf, Sare, Sarff, Saraf

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Where is the Sarf family from?

You can see how Sarf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sarf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sarf family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sarf's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Sarf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarf 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 254 census records available for the last name Sarf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarf 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Sarf. 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 52 military records available for the last name Sarf. For the veterans among your Sarf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sarf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sarf in 1965 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarf 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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