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Saraff Family History

Saraff 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: Sarff, Saraf, Shroff, Sarah, Sharaf, Karaffa, Sheaff, Graff, Scarff

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Where is the Saraff family from?

You can see how Saraff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saraff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saraff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Saraff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Saraff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Saraff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saraff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Saraff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saraff 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Saraff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Saraff. For the veterans among your Saraff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saraff lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Saraff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Saraff in 1986 was 91, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saraff 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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