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Sarfan Family History

Sarfan 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: Farfan, Saran, Karman, Sarah, Safran, Harman, Warman, Safar, Farman

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Where is the Sarfan family from?

You can see how Sarfan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarfan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sarfan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sarfan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sarfan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarfan 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 53 census records available for the last name Sarfan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarfan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sarfan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sarfan. For the veterans among your Sarfan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarfan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Sarfan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sarfan in 1972 was 62, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarfan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarfan 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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