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Sauerhoff Family History

Sauerhoff 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: Saathoff, Karhoff, Vanderhoff, Sarnoff, Meyerhoff, Ladehoff, Verhoff

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Where is the Sauerhoff family from?

You can see how Sauerhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sauerhoff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sauerhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sauerhoff families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sauerhoff's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sauerhoff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sauerhoff 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 211 census records available for the last name Sauerhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sauerhoff 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Sauerhoff. 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 88 military records available for the last name Sauerhoff. For the veterans among your Sauerhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sauerhoff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Sauerhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sauerhoff in 1965 was 72, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sauerhoff 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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