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Sars Family History

Sars 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: Mars, Sas, Sari, Sears, Sans, Sara, Saas, Sarr, Sark, Sar

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Where is the Sars family from?

You can see how Sars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sars family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sars families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Sars families living in Iowa. This was about 64% of all the recorded Sars's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sars families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sars surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sars ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sars. 27% of Sars men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Owner
    16%
  • Farm Work
    16%
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Census Records

There are 826 census records available for the last name Sars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sars 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Sars. 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 69 military records available for the last name Sars. For the veterans among your Sars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sars lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Sars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sars in 1962 was 80, and 83 in 1994.

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