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Saroy Family History

Saroy 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: Laroy, Sarpy, Savoy, Baron, Darby, Say, Troy, Carey, Strom, Early

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Where is the Saroy family from?

You can see how Saroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saroy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Saroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Saroy family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Saroy's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Saroy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saroy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Saroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saroy. 50% of Saroy men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Saroy women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Saroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saroy 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Saroy. 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 3 military records available for the last name Saroy. For the veterans among your Saroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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