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Sarrer Family History

Sarrer 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: Sarver, Karrer, Harrer, Saurer, Sarner, Farrer, Sarber, Sharrer

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Where is the Sarrer family from?

You can see how Sarrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarrer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sarrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sarrer families living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarrer's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Sarrer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Sarrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarrer 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Sarrer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sarrer. For the veterans among your Sarrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarrer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarrer 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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