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Sarachan Family History

Sarachan 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: Strachan, Sarafian, Marchan, Strahan, Narayan, Sarah, Marchal

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Where is the Sarachan family from?

You can see how Sarachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarachan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sarachan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Sarachan family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarachan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Sarachan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarachan 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 108 census records available for the last name Sarachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarachan 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Sarachan. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sarachan. For the veterans among your Sarachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarachan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Sarachan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sarachan in 1963 was 67, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarachan 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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