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Sarab Family History

Sarab 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: Sarah, Sara, Saab, Saran, Saraf, Sala, Sada, Bara, Barak, Karas

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Where is the Sarab family from?

You can see how Sarab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarab family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sarab families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Sarab families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarab's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sarab families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarab 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 50 census records available for the last name Sarab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarab 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sarab. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sarab. For the veterans among your Sarab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarab lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Sarab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sarab in 1980 was 70, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarab 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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