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Saemann Family History

Saemann 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: Seemann, Hammann, Salman, Karmann, Sackmann, Hagemann, Haumann

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Where is the Saemann family from?

You can see how Saemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saemann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Saemann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Saemann families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Saemann's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Saemann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saemann 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 Saemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Saemann. 100% of Saemann 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Saemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saemann 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Saemann. 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 239 military records available for the last name Saemann. For the veterans among your Saemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saemann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Saemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Saemann in 1962 was 87, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saemann 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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