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Sarafin Family History

Sarafin Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Serafin.

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


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Where is the Sarafin family from?

You can see how Sarafin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarafin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Sarafin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 13 Sarafin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarafin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sarafin families in 1901.
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What did your Sarafin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarafin. 29% of Sarafin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sarafin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarafin were Cuttersewer and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Owner
    6%
  • Cuttersewer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Sarafin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sarafin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarafin 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 605 immigration records available for the last name Sarafin. 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 306 military records available for the last name Sarafin. For the veterans among your Sarafin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarafin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sarafin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sarafin in 1952 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

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