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Sahul Family History

Sahul 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: Saul, Schul, Sahl, Paul, Ahl, Schaul, Samuel, Kaul, Savel, Shu

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Where is the Sahul family from?

You can see how Sahul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahul family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sahul family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sahul's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Sahul families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahul 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 Sahul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sahul. 100% of Sahul men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sahul family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Sahul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahul 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sahul. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sahul. For the veterans among your Sahul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahul lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Sahul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sahul in 1968 was 83, and 78 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sahul

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sahul 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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