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Saulen Family History

Saulen 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: Salen, Allen, Saul, Sales, Sale, Sauter, Stolen, Sanden, Dahlen

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Where is the Saulen family from?

You can see how Saulen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saulen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saulen family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Saulen's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Saulen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saulen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saulen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Gateman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saulen. 50% of Saulen men worked as a Gateman. .

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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

  • Gateman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Saulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saulen 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Saulen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Saulen. For the veterans among your Saulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saulen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Saulen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Saulen in 1968 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

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