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Sarahan Family History

Sarahan Name 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: Strahan, Narayan, Sarah, Sarazin, Hanrahan, Strachan, Shahan, Trahan

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Where is the Sarahan family from?

You can see how Sarahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarahan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sarahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Sarahan families living in Wisconsin. This was about 92% of all the recorded Sarahan's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sarahan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarahan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sarahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sarahan. 100% of Sarahan women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Sarahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarahan 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Sarahan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Sarahan. For the veterans among your Sarahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarahan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Sarahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sarahan in 1970 was 92, and 76 in 2000.

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