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Saub Family History

Saub Name 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: Saul, Salb, Saum, Taub, Saur, Staub, Sabb, Saab, Laub, Daub

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Where is the Saub family from?

You can see how Saub families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saub family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Saub families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Saub families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Saub's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Saub families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saub surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saub ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saub. 26% of Saub men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Saub women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saub were Proprietor and Laundress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    26%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Laundress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Saub. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saub 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Saub. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 141 military records available for the last name Saub. For the veterans among your Saub ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saub lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Saub life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Saub in 1963 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

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