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Saun Family History

Saun 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: Sun, Saul, Saum, Saur, Kaun, Sain, Raun, Haun, Sagun, Laun

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Where is the Saun family from?

You can see how Saun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saun family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Saun families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Saun families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Saun's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Saun families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saun 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 Saun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saun. 43% of Saun men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Saun women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saun were Manager and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Servant
    34%

What Saun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Saun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saun 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Saun. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Saun. For the veterans among your Saun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saun lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Saun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Saun in 1973 was 81, and 50 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saun

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saun 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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