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Sarem Family History

Sarem 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: Salem, Sorem, Sare, Karem, Sayer, Hare, Sales, Carey, Sale, Strom

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Where is the Sarem family from?

You can see how Sarem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Sarem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 2 Sarem families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarem's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Sarem families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarem 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 108 census records available for the last name Sarem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarem 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Sarem. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sarem. For the veterans among your Sarem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarem lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Sarem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sarem in 1968 was 73, and 68 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarem 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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