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Sahlin Family History

Sahlin Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or habitational name formed with the (placename) element sahl, an ornamental spelling of sal ‘large room, hall’.

It includes the adjectival suffix -in, which is a derivative of Latin -in(i)us meaning ‘relating to’.

Compare Salin.

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


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Where is the Sahlin family from?

You can see how Sahlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sahlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sahlin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sahlin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sahlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahlin 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 Sahlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sahlin. 14% of Sahlin men worked as a Salesman and 36% of Sahlin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sahlin were Machinist and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Housework
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sahlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahlin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sahlin. 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 512 military records available for the last name Sahlin. For the veterans among your Sahlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahlin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sahlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sahlin in 1952 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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