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Sarai Name Meaning

Sikh based on the name of a Jat clan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Sarah, Sakai, Sari, Sardi, Arai, Sara, Saran, Sarti, Sarli, Sarni

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Where is the Sarai family from?

You can see how Sarai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sarai families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sarai's in USA. California had the highest population of Sarai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sarai ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sarai ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Sarai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarai 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Sarai. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sarai. For the veterans among your Sarai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarai lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2003, in the United States, Sarai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sarai in 1995 was 81, and 64 in 2003.

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