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Sarff Family History

Sarff Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Scharf or Scharff. Compare Sharff.

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


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Where is the Sarff family from?

You can see how Sarff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sarff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Sarff families living in London. This was about 95% of all the recorded Sarff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sarff families in 1891.
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What did your Sarff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarff. 27% of Sarff men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sarff women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarff were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Sarff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sarff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarff 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Sarff. 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 466 military records available for the last name Sarff. For the veterans among your Sarff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarff lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sarff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sarff in 1958 was 61, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarff 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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