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Saraf Name Meaning

Indian (Gujarat and Mumbai): Vania and Parsi name from Gujarati səraf ‘money changer’ from Arabic ṣarrāf. There has been some confusion with Arabic ṣarīf ‘noble’ which has also been borrowed into Hindi and other modern Indian languages. Compare Shroff .

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


Similar surnames: Sharaf, Sarraf, Saran, Barad, Samra, Kara, Tara, Saha, Sarkar, Salas

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Where is the Saraf family from?

You can see how Saraf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saraf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Saraf families living in Massachusetts. This was about 57% of all the recorded Saraf's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Saraf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saraf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saraf ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Saraf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saraf 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Saraf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 91 military records available for the last name Saraf. For the veterans among your Saraf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saraf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Saraf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Saraf in 1964 was 79, and 90 in 2003.

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