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Sarr Family History

Sarr Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sara.

West African (mainly Senegal; also Gambia, Mali, and Mauritania): name found among the Serer, Wolof, and Tukulor peoples of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Sarr family from?

You can see how Sarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarr families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Sarr families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sarr's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sarr families in 1911.
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What did your Sarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarr. 25% of Sarr men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sarr women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarr were Machinist and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarr 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Sarr. 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 489 military records available for the last name Sarr. For the veterans among your Sarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sarr in 1963 was 69, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarr 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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