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Sarasin Family History

Sarasin Surname Meaning

French: variant of Sarrazin ‘Saracen’ and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sarasin family from?

You can see how Sarasin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarasin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sarasin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 154 Sarasin families living in Quebec. This was about 97% of all the recorded Sarasin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sarasin families in 1911.
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What did your Sarasin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarasin. 22% of Sarasin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sarasin women worked as a Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Sarasin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sarasin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarasin 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Sarasin. 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 403 military records available for the last name Sarasin. For the veterans among your Sarasin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarasin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sarasin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sarasin in 1963 was 78, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarasin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarasin 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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