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Sauler Family History

Sauler 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: Sauter, Saller, Sauser, Sauber, Bauler, Saler, Shuler, Sadler, Mauler

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Where is the Sauler family from?

You can see how Sauler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sauler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sauler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Sauler families living in Tennessee. This was about 34% of all the recorded Sauler's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Sauler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sauler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sauler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sauler. 54% of Sauler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sauler women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sauler were Salesman 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sauler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sauler 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Sauler. 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 412 military records available for the last name Sauler. For the veterans among your Sauler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sauler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sauler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sauler in 1963 was 78, and 89 in 2003.

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