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Sarber Family History

Sarber Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Sauber.

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


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Where is the Sarber family from?

You can see how Sarber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Sarber families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sarber's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sarber families in 1891.
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What did your Sarber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarber. 24% of Sarber men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Sarber women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarber were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Seamstress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sarber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarber 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Sarber. 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 751 military records available for the last name Sarber. For the veterans among your Sarber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarber lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sarber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sarber in 1955 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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