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Sarhan Family History

Sarhan Surname Meaning

Arabic: variant of Sirhan ‘wolf’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sarhan family from?

You can see how Sarhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarhan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sarhan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sarhan family living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sarhan's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Sarhan families in 1920.
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What did your Sarhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ranch Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sarhan. 100% of Sarhan men worked as a Ranch Hand.

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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

  • Ranch Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Sarhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarhan 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Sarhan. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sarhan. For the veterans among your Sarhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarhan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Sarhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sarhan in 1971 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarhan 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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