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Sarfas Family History

Sarfas Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Sarfas family from?

You can see how Sarfas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarfas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Sarfas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Sarfas families living in London. This was about 76% of all the recorded Sarfas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sarfas families in 1891.
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What did your Sarfas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tin Plate Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sarfas. 100% of Sarfas men worked as a Tin Plate Worker and 70% of Sarfas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Tin Plate Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

What Sarfas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sarfas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarfas 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Sarfas. 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 75 military records available for the last name Sarfas. For the veterans among your Sarfas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarfas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sarfas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sarfas in 1966 was 67, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarfas 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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