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Saurers Family History

Saurers 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: Saurer, Sauers, Maurer, Salters, Sauter, Sauser, Sauber, Sayers

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Where is the Saurers family from?

You can see how Saurers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saurers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saurers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Saurers families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Saurers's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Saurers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saurers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saurers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saurers. 100% of Saurers men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Saurers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saurers 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Saurers. 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 9 military records available for the last name Saurers. For the veterans among your Saurers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saurers lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Saurers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Saurers in 1967 was 67, and 80 in 2003.

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