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Searf Family History

Searf 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: Sears, Sharf, Sear, Searl, Bear, Hearn, Beard, Serra, Leaf, Dear

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Where is the Searf family from?

You can see how Searf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Searf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Searf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Searf family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Searf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Searf families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Searf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Searf 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Searf. 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 Searf. For the veterans among your Searf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Searf lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Searf 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Searf

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