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Sahlsten Family History

Sahlsten 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: Alston, Kasten, Salter, Hasten, Alsteen, Sangster, Dahlen, Haisten

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Where is the Sahlsten family from?

You can see how Sahlsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahlsten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sahlsten families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sahlsten's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sahlsten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahlsten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Sahlsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahlsten 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Sahlsten. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sahlsten. For the veterans among your Sahlsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahlsten lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Sahlsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sahlsten in 1959 was 30, and 98 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sahlsten 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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