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Saurman Family History

Saurman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Sauermann ‘sour man’ (see Sauerman) and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.

Americanized form of North German Sauermann (see Sauerman).

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


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Where is the Saurman family from?

You can see how Saurman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saurman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saurman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Saurman family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Saurman's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Saurman families in 1891.
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What did your Saurman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saurman. 20% of Saurman men worked as a Salesman and 45% of Saurman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saurman were Manager and Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    45%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Maid
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saurman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saurman 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Saurman. 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 289 military records available for the last name Saurman. For the veterans among your Saurman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saurman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Saurman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Saurman in 1963 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saurman 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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