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Sael Family History

Sael 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: Saul, Savel, Saal, Sall, Seel, Sagel, Saez, Sabel, Saeli, Samel

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Where is the Sael family from?

You can see how Sael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sael family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sael families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Sael families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sael's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sael families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sael 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 177 census records available for the last name Sael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sael 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Sael. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sael. For the veterans among your Sael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sael lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Sael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sael in 1974 was 65, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sael 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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