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Sarrells Family History

Sarrells 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: Sorrells, Jarrells, Barrell, Carrell, Sardella, Garrell, Farrelly

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Where is the Sarrells family from?

You can see how Sarrells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarrells family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sarrells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Sarrells families living in Arkansas. This was about 42% of all the recorded Sarrells's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Sarrells families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarrells 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 Sarrells ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarrells. 28% of Sarrells men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sarrells women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarrells were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeping
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

What Sarrells family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 995 census records available for the last name Sarrells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarrells 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sarrells. 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 81 military records available for the last name Sarrells. For the veterans among your Sarrells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarrells lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sarrells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sarrells in 1962 was 71, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarrells 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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