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Sarly Family History

Sarly 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: Early, Sarlo, Sarpy, Sally, Sarli, Saul, Sala, Darby, Say, Sully

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Where is the Sarly family from?

You can see how Sarly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarly family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sarly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Sarly family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarly's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sarly families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarly 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 218 census records available for the last name Sarly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarly 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Sarly. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sarly. For the veterans among your Sarly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarly lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Sarly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sarly in 1992 was 99, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarly 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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