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Sarrat Family History

Sarrat 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: Sarratt, Sarraf, Sarra, Serra, Garret, Arras, Sarah, Safran, Barra

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Where is the Sarrat family from?

You can see how Sarrat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarrat family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarrat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sarrat family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sarrat's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Sarrat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarrat 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 Sarrat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarrat. 34% of Sarrat men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Sarrat women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarrat were Laborer and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%

What Sarrat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Sarrat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarrat 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Sarrat. 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 71 military records available for the last name Sarrat. For the veterans among your Sarrat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarrat lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sarrat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sarrat in 1962 was 71, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarrat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarrat 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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