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Sahlhoff Family History

Sahlhoff 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: Saathoff, Kohlhoff, Mehlhoff, Kallhoff, Shroff, Bohnhoff, Stoloff

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Where is the Sahlhoff family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahlhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sahlhoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Sahlhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahlhoff 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Sahlhoff. 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 22 military records available for the last name Sahlhoff. For the veterans among your Sahlhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahlhoff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sahlhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sahlhoff in 1968 was 70, and 17 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sahlhoff 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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