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Sauerland Family History

Sauerland Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from the area between Sieg and Ruhr known as Sauerland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sauerland family from?

You can see how Sauerland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sauerland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sauerland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sauerland families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sauerland's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Sauerland families in 1891.
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What did your Sauerland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sauerland. 72% of Sauerland men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sauerland women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sauerland were Salesman and Clerical.

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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
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerical
    50%

What Sauerland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 973 census records available for the last name Sauerland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sauerland 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Sauerland. 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 379 military records available for the last name Sauerland. For the veterans among your Sauerland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sauerland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sauerland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sauerland in 1962 was 96, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sauerland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sauerland 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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