This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sarp family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sarp Family History

Sarp 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: Karp, Harp, Carp, Sari, Sharp, Sapp, Sara, Arp, Earp, Sarpy

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sarp family from?

You can see how Sarp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarp family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Sarp families living in Berwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sarp's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Sarp families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Sarp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarp. 60% of Sarp men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sarp women worked as a Housewife.

View Census Data for Sarp | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sarp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Sarp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarp census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Sarp

Passenger Lists

There are 93 immigration records available for the last name Sarp. 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.

View all Sarp immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Sarp. For the veterans among your Sarp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sarp military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sarp family history

Discover More

What is the average Sarp lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sarp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sarp in 1965 was 66, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarp 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sarp family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial