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Sarben Family History

Sarben 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: Harben, Sarber, Barben, Sarten, Sargent, Sabin, Harden, Carden

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Where is the Sarben family from?

You can see how Sarben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarben family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sarben families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Sarben families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarben's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Sarben families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarben 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 91 census records available for the last name Sarben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarben 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Sarben. 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 Sarben. For the veterans among your Sarben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarben lifespan?

Average Sarben life expectancy in 1973 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarben 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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