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Sarpher Family History

Sarpher 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: Harper, Archer, Samper, Sapper, Parcher, Sarauer, Sarver, Sacher

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Where is the Sarpher family from?

You can see how Sarpher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarpher family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Sarpher family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarpher's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sarpher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarpher 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 2 census records available for the last name Sarpher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarpher 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 Sarpher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sarpher. For the veterans among your Sarpher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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