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Saurbaugh Family History

Saurbaugh 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: Surbaugh, Arbaugh, Sirbaugh, Carbaugh, Sharbaugh, Stumbaugh

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Where is the Saurbaugh family from?

You can see how Saurbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saurbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Saurbaugh families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Saurbaugh family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Saurbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Saurbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saurbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saurbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saurbaugh. 100% of Saurbaugh women worked as a Proprietor. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Saurbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saurbaugh 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Saurbaugh. 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 63 military records available for the last name Saurbaugh. For the veterans among your Saurbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saurbaugh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Saurbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Saurbaugh in 1968 was 37, and 86 in 2004.

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