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Sarfin Family History

Sarfin 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: Sartin, Sarin, Sarafin, Martin, Karlin, Marin, Sabin, Carlin, Serafin

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Where is the Sarfin family from?

You can see how Sarfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarfin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sarfin families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sarfin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sarfin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarfin 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 110 census records available for the last name Sarfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarfin 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Sarfin. 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 22 military records available for the last name Sarfin. For the veterans among your Sarfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarfin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Sarfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sarfin in 1965 was 74, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarfin 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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