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Sarria Family History

Sarria Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from either of two places called Sarria in Lugo or Biscay.

Catalan (Sarrià): habitational name from Sarrià del Ter in Girona province Catalonia (Spain).

Italian (Sardinia and southern Italy): probably of Catalan origin (see 2 above).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Sarria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarria family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sarria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sarria family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarria's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sarria families in 1891.
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What did your Sarria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sarria. 78% of Sarria men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Proprietor
    23%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sarria. 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 49 military records available for the last name Sarria. For the veterans among your Sarria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarria lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sarria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sarria in 1958 was 30, and 59 in 2004.

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