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Sahlbom Family History

Sahlbom 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, Salaam, Salm, Sahlberg, Talbot, Salb, Salim, Salem, Falbo

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Where is the Sahlbom family from?

You can see how Sahlbom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahlbom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sahlbom families living in Washington. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sahlbom's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Sahlbom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahlbom 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 Sahlbom ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Sahlbom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Sahlbom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahlbom 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Sahlbom. 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 145 military records available for the last name Sahlbom. For the veterans among your Sahlbom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahlbom lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Sahlbom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sahlbom in 1973 was 95, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sahlbom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sahlbom 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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