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Sauerbier Family History

Sauerbier 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: Sauerbrey, Sperber, Scherber, Sauber, Surber, Stuermer, Barbier

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Where is the Sauerbier family from?

You can see how Sauerbier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sauerbier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sauerbier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sauerbier family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sauerbier's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sauerbier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sauerbier 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 Sauerbier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sauerbier. 58% of Sauerbier men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sauerbier women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sauerbier were Bartender and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Electrician
    15%
  • Owner Or Manager
    15%
  • Bartender
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Sauerbier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sauerbier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sauerbier 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 548 immigration records available for the last name Sauerbier. 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 461 military records available for the last name Sauerbier. For the veterans among your Sauerbier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sauerbier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sauerbier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sauerbier in 1963 was 81, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sauerbier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sauerbier 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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