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Saelhof Family History

Saelhof 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: Salmon, Sheldon, Skelton, Saathoff, Shelton, Salto, Sancho, Salton

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Where is the Saelhof family from?

You can see how Saelhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saelhof family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Saelhof families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Saelhof's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Saelhof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saelhof 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 95 census records available for the last name Saelhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saelhof 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Saelhof. 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 4 military records available for the last name Saelhof. For the veterans among your Saelhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saelhof lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1984, in the United States, Saelhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Saelhof in 1963 was 81, and 86 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saelhof 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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