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Saas Family History

Saas Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Sasse. Nickname denoting a settler perhaps a newcomer to a place. From Middle High German sāze ‘seat, residence’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Saas family from?

You can see how Saas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Saas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Saas families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Saas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Saas families in 1911.
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What did your Saas ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Baker was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Saas. 100% of Saas men worked as a Baker.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Baker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saas 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Saas. 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 498 military records available for the last name Saas. For the veterans among your Saas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saas lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Saas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Saas in 1955 was 53, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saas 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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