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Sarris Family History

Sarris Surname Meaning

Greek: nickname meaning ‘fair-haired pale’ from a vocabulary word derived from Turkish sarı ‘yellow fair-haired’ (see Sari).

In some cases possibly also a variant or an altered form of Dutch Saris.

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


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You can see how Sarris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sarris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Sarris families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Sarris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sarris families in 1891.
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What did your Sarris ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sarris. 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 797 military records available for the last name Sarris. For the veterans among your Sarris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarris lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Sarris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sarris in 1950 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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