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Sauerhammer Family History

Sauerhammer 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: Derhammer, Dauenhauer, Stuermer, Schellhammer, Shelhamer, Swackhammer

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Where is the Sauerhammer family from?

You can see how Sauerhammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sauerhammer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sauerhammer family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sauerhammer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sauerhammer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sauerhammer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Sauerhammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sauerhammer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sauerhammer. 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 92 military records available for the last name Sauerhammer. For the veterans among your Sauerhammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sauerhammer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Sauerhammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sauerhammer in 1968 was 89, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sauerhammer 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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