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Saueressig Family History

Saueressig 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: Haessig, Laessig, Sauerwein, Taussig, Muessig, Sauers, Qureshi

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Where is the Saueressig family from?

You can see how Saueressig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saueressig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saueressig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Saueressig families living in Kansas. This was about 30% of all the recorded Saueressig's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Saueressig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saueressig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saueressig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saueressig. 86% of Saueressig men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Saueressig women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saueressig were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    86%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Saueressig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 777 census records available for the last name Saueressig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saueressig 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Saueressig. 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 163 military records available for the last name Saueressig. For the veterans among your Saueressig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saueressig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Saueressig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Saueressig in 1963 was 72, and 67 in 2004.

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