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Sarrell Family History

Sarrell 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: Barrell, Carrell, Garrell, Harrell, Darrell, Farrell, Sorrell

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Where is the Sarrell family from?

You can see how Sarrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarrell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Sarrell families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Sarrell's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sarrell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarrell 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 Sarrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarrell. 27% of Sarrell men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Sarrell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarrell were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Labor
    5%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    21%
  • House Work
    14%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

What Sarrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sarrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarrell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sarrell. 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 377 military records available for the last name Sarrell. For the veterans among your Sarrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarrell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sarrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sarrell in 1961 was 64, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarrell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarrell 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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