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Sarow Family History

Sarow 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: Strow, Karow, Sanow, Salow, Carow, Satow, Sprow, Sadow, Baron, Barrow

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Where is the Sarow family from?

You can see how Sarow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sarow families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sarow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sarow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarow 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 Sarow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarow. 35% of Sarow men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Sarow women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarow were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Sarow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sarow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarow 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Sarow. 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 149 military records available for the last name Sarow. For the veterans among your Sarow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sarow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sarow in 1965 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarow 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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