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Sauderson Family History

Sauderson 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: Saunderson, Sanderson, Anderson, Balderson, Raulerson, Randerson

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Where is the Sauderson family from?

You can see how Sauderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sauderson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sauderson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Sauderson families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sauderson's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Sauderson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sauderson 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 Sauderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sauderson. 85% of Sauderson 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
    85%
  • Confectioner Retail
    16%

What Sauderson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sauderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sauderson 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Sauderson. 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 79 military records available for the last name Sauderson. For the veterans among your Sauderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sauderson lifespan?

Average Sauderson life expectancy in 1978 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sauderson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sauderson 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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