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Sauerlander Family History

Sauerlander 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: Sauerland, Sealander, Auslander, Shelander, Oberlander, Selander

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Where is the Sauerlander family from?

You can see how Sauerlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sauerlander family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sauerlander families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sauerlander's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sauerlander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sauerlander 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 Sauerlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Sauerlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sauerlander 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Sauerlander. 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 75 military records available for the last name Sauerlander. For the veterans among your Sauerlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sauerlander lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Sauerlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sauerlander in 1979 was 95, and 96 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sauerlander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sauerlander 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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