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Searfauss Family History

Searfauss 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: Serfass, Searfoss, Strauss, Barfuss, Beilfuss, Sears, Sarauer

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Where is the Searfauss family from?

You can see how Searfauss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Searfauss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Searfauss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Searfauss families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Searfauss's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Searfauss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Searfauss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Searfauss 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Searfauss. 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 11 military records available for the last name Searfauss. For the veterans among your Searfauss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Searfauss lifespan?

Average Searfauss life expectancy in 1971 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Searfauss 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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