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Sausman Family History

Sausman 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: Ausman, Susman, Saurman, Salsman, Sassman, Hausman, Gausman, Bausman

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Where is the Sausman family from?

You can see how Sausman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sausman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sausman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Sausman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sausman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sausman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sausman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sausman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dice Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sausman. 25% of Sausman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sausman women worked as a Dice Girl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sausman were Mechanic and Clerk. .

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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
    25%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Mechanic
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dice Girl
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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What Sausman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sausman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sausman 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Sausman. 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 247 military records available for the last name Sausman. For the veterans among your Sausman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sausman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Sausman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sausman in 1961 was 63, and 70 in 2003.

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