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Sahl Family History

Sahl Surname Meaning

German: variant of Saal. Swedish: ornamental name from an ornamental form of sal ‘large room hall’.

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


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Where is the Sahl family from?

You can see how Sahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahl family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sahl families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sahl's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sahl families in 1891.
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What did your Sahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sahl. 100% of Sahl 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Sahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahl 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 960 immigration records available for the last name Sahl. 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 821 military records available for the last name Sahl. For the veterans among your Sahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahl lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sahl in 1958 was 67, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sahl 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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