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Saulson Family History

Saulson 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: Paulson, Samson, Salmon, Sampson, Salton, Karlson, Samuelson, Trulson

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Where is the Saulson family from?

You can see how Saulson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saulson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Saulson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Saulson family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Saulson's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Saulson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saulson 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 208 census records available for the last name Saulson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saulson 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Saulson. 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 672 military records available for the last name Saulson. For the veterans among your Saulson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saulson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Saulson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Saulson in 1968 was 73, and 53 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saulson 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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