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Sehauer Family History

Sehauer 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: Schauer, Sexauer, Scheuer, Seaver, Seehafer, Shaer, Schauder, Seher

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Where is the Sehauer family from?

You can see how Sehauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sehauer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sehauer family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sehauer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sehauer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Sehauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sehauer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sehauer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sehauer. For the veterans among your Sehauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sehauer lifespan?

Average Sehauer life expectancy in 1998 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sehauer 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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