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Saurs Family History

Saurs 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: Saur, Sauro, Sours, Sauers, Sauls, Saul, Sales, Mars, Sachs, Sas

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Where is the Saurs family from?

You can see how Saurs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saurs family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Saurs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Saurs families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Saurs's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Saurs families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saurs 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 Saurs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saurs. 42% of Saurs men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Saurs women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saurs were Proprietor and Housewife.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saurs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saurs 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Saurs. 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 109 military records available for the last name Saurs. For the veterans among your Saurs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saurs lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Saurs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Saurs in 1962 was 31, and 59 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saurs 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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