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Sahli Family History

Sahli Surname Meaning

Swiss German: from a pet form of the personal name Salomon or a topographic name for someone who lived by willow bushes Old High German salaha.

Compare Salley. Muslim (mainly Maghreb and Syria): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Sahl from Arabic sahl ‘smooth easy’.

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


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Where is the Sahli family from?

You can see how Sahli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sahli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Sahli families living in Oregon. This was about 42% of all the recorded Sahli's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Sahli families in 1880.
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What did your Sahli ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sahli. 100% of Sahli 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Sahli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahli 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 595 immigration records available for the last name Sahli. 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 320 military records available for the last name Sahli. For the veterans among your Sahli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahli lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sahli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sahli in 1957 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sahli 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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