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Sarma Family History

Sarma Surname Meaning

Indian: variant of Sharma.

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


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Where is the Sarma family from?

You can see how Sarma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarma family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Sarma families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Sarma families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarma's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Sarma families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sarma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sarma. 100% of Sarma men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Sarma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarma 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Sarma. 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 58 military records available for the last name Sarma. For the veterans among your Sarma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarma lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Sarma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sarma in 1973 was 27, and 88 in 2004.

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