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Sarraf Family History

Sarraf Surname Meaning

Arabic and Jewish (from North Africa, Iraq, and Syria): occupational name from Arabic ṣarrāf ‘treasurer, paymaster, money changer’.

Indian: variant of Saraf, a cognate of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Sarraf family from?

You can see how Sarraf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarraf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sarraf families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sarraf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sarraf families in 1920.
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What did your Sarraf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sarraf. 100% of Sarraf women worked as a Stenographer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Sarraf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarraf 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Sarraf. 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 32 military records available for the last name Sarraf. For the veterans among your Sarraf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarraf lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sarraf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sarraf in 1966 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarraf 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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