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Sarfert Family History

Sarfert 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: Sargent, Saffer, Markert, Sarver, Siefert, Sarner, Harbert, Seufert

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Where is the Sarfert family from?

You can see how Sarfert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarfert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sarfert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Sarfert families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarfert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sarfert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarfert 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 109 census records available for the last name Sarfert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarfert 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Sarfert. 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 101 military records available for the last name Sarfert. For the veterans among your Sarfert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarfert lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Sarfert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sarfert in 1966 was 80, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarfert 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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