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Sarauer Family History

Sarauer Surname Meaning

German: probably a habitational name for someone from a place called Sarow in Pomerania.

The Slavic suffix -ow (in placenames) frequently being replaced by the German element -au.

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


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What did your Sarauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sarauer. 50% of Sarauer men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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There are 515 census records available for the last name Sarauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarauer 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Sarauer. 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 25 military records available for the last name Sarauer. For the veterans among your Sarauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarauer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Sarauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sarauer in 1969 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

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