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Sauerston Family History

Sauerston 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: Waterston, Burston, Harston, Hurston, Balderston, Thurston, Marston

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Where is the Sauerston family from?

You can see how Sauerston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sauerston family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sauerston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sauerston families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Sauerston's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sauerston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sauerston 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 55 census records available for the last name Sauerston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sauerston 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sauerston. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sauerston. For the veterans among your Sauerston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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