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Sauerbeck Family History

Sauerbeck 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: Averbeck, Sperbeck, Surbeck, Spurbeck, Overbeck, Oberbeck, Herbeck

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Where is the Sauerbeck family from?

You can see how Sauerbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sauerbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sauerbeck families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sauerbeck families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sauerbeck's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sauerbeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sauerbeck 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 234 census records available for the last name Sauerbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sauerbeck 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Sauerbeck. 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 282 military records available for the last name Sauerbeck. For the veterans among your Sauerbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sauerbeck lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sauerbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sauerbeck in 1957 was 38, and 98 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sauerbeck 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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