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Sauerbaum Family History

Sauerbaum 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: Auerbach, Sauerbrey, Bierbaum, Fauerbach, Sauerland, Tanenbaum

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Where is the Sauerbaum family from?

You can see how Sauerbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sauerbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sauerbaum families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sauerbaum's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sauerbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sauerbaum 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 Sauerbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sauerbaum. 100% of Sauerbaum 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 Sauerbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Sauerbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sauerbaum 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Sauerbaum. 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 73 military records available for the last name Sauerbaum. For the veterans among your Sauerbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sauerbaum lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Sauerbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sauerbaum in 1973 was 70, and 57 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sauerbaum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sauerbaum 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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