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Sarrels Family History

Sarrels 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: Garrels, Sorrels, Karrels, Carrel, Serres, Barrell, Carrell, Saarela

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Where is the Sarrels family from?

You can see how Sarrels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarrels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarrels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Sarrels families living in Kent. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sarrels's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sarrels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarrels 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 Sarrels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sarrels. 39% of Sarrels men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Sarrels women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sarrels were Farm Work and Cook.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Farm Work
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Cook
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sarrels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarrels 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Sarrels. 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 132 military records available for the last name Sarrels. For the veterans among your Sarrels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarrels lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sarrels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sarrels in 1967 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarrels 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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