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Sarras Family History

Sarras 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: Arras, Carras, Darras, Sarris, Barras, Karras, Sarraf, Sarra, Parras

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Where is the Sarras family from?

You can see how Sarras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarras family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sarras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Sarras families living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sarras's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sarras families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarras 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 Sarras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sarras. 100% of Sarras men worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Sarras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Sarras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarras 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Sarras. 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 98 military records available for the last name Sarras. For the veterans among your Sarras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarras lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sarras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sarras in 1964 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarras

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarras 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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