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Sahling Family History

Sahling Surname 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: Dahling, Sahlin, Salling, Saling, Halling, Harling, Darling, Schwing

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Where is the Sahling family from?

You can see how Sahling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sahling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sahling families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sahling's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sahling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahling 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 Sahling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sahling. 100% of Sahling 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sahling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Sahling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahling 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Sahling. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Sahling. For the veterans among your Sahling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahling lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sahling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sahling in 1966 was 80, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sahling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sahling ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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