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Sadlier Family History

Sadlier Surname Meaning

German English and Scottish: variant of Sadler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sadlier family from?

You can see how Sadlier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sadlier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sadlier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Sadlier families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Sadlier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sadlier families in 1891.
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What did your Sadlier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sadlier. 85% of Sadlier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    16%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sadlier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sadlier 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sadlier. 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 730 military records available for the last name Sadlier. For the veterans among your Sadlier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sadlier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sadlier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sadlier in 1961 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sadlier 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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