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Sarran Family History

Sarran 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: Safran, Farran, Satran, Sarraf, Parran, Sarra, Saran, Serra, Farren

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Where is the Sarran family from?

You can see how Sarran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarran family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sarran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sarran families living in Louisiana. This was about 45% of all the recorded Sarran's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Sarran families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarran 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 Sarran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sarran. 100% of Sarran women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sarran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Sarran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarran 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Sarran. 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 87 military records available for the last name Sarran. For the veterans among your Sarran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarran lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Sarran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sarran in 1966 was 45, and 98 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarran 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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