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Saehr Family History

Saehr Surname 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: Stehr, Sahr, Baehr, Sehr, Sayer, Saeki, Sachs, Baer, Saar, Kehr

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Where is the Saehr family from?

You can see how Saehr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saehr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Saehr families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Saehr's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Saehr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saehr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Saehr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saehr 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Saehr. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Saehr. For the veterans among your Saehr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saehr lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Saehr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Saehr in 1966 was 61, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saehr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saehr ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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