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Saurwein Family History

Saurwein 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: Sauerwein, Darwin, Surgeon, Sarazin, Laurin, Sturgeon, Gutwein

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Where is the Saurwein family from?

You can see how Saurwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saurwein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saurwein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Saurwein families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Saurwein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Saurwein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Saurwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saurwein 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Saurwein. 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 77 military records available for the last name Saurwein. For the veterans among your Saurwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saurwein lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Saurwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Saurwein in 1969 was 83, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saurwein 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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