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Syarif Family History

Syarif 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: Sharif, Saari, Sari, Sharaf, Scarff, Starin, Sharifi, Skarin, Sharf

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Syarif. For the veterans among your Syarif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syarif lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2004, in the United States, Syarif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Syarif in 2000 was 70, and 70 in 2004.

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