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Sarracent Family History

Sarracent 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: Saraceno, Saraceni, Sarracino, Sargent, Tarrant, Sarratt, Arrant

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Where is the Sarracent family from?

You can see how Sarracent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarracent family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Sarracent family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarracent's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Sarracent families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarracent 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 1 census records available for the last name Sarracent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarracent 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sarracent. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sarracent. For the veterans among your Sarracent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarracent lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Sarracent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sarracent in 1989 was 71, and 86 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarracent 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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