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Sarrail Family History

Sarrail 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: Sarris, Sarratt, Sartain, Sarraf, Sarra, Sarria, Sarrazin, Barrall

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Where is the Sarrail family from?

You can see how Sarrail families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarrail family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sarrail families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Sarrail families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarrail's in USA. California had the highest population of Sarrail families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarrail surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sarrail ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sarrail. 50% of Sarrail men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Sarrail family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Sarrail. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarrail 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Sarrail. 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 Sarrail. For the veterans among your Sarrail ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarrail lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Sarrail life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sarrail in 1967 was 77, and 83 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarrail

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarrail 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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