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Saraba Family History

Saraba 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: Sarabia, Karaba, Sarah, Arata, Araya, Salama, Barba, Raba, Barabas

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Where is the Saraba family from?

You can see how Saraba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saraba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Saraba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Saraba families living in California. This was about 38% of all the recorded Saraba's in USA. California had the highest population of Saraba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saraba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saraba ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Saraba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saraba 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Saraba. 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 7 military records available for the last name Saraba. For the veterans among your Saraba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saraba lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Saraba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Saraba in 1976 was 67, and 84 in 1998.

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