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Sarther Family History

Sarther 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: Sather, Arther, Arthur, Carter, Sartor, Salter, Mather, Sauter

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Where is the Sarther family from?

You can see how Sarther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarther family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sarther families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sarther families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sarther's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sarther families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sarther ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Sarther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarther 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Sarther. 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 41 military records available for the last name Sarther. For the veterans among your Sarther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarther lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1986, in the United States, Sarther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sarther in 1975 was 81, and 72 in 1986.

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