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Sahle Family History

Sahle 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: Sale, Sable, Saile, Mahle, Salle, Sahli, Dahle, Stahle, Wahle, Sayle

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Where is the Sahle family from?

You can see how Sahle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sahle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Sahle families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sahle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sahle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahle 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 Sahle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sahle. 28% of Sahle men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Sahle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sahle were Co Owner and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Operator
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Co Owner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    58%
  • Clerk
    43%

What Sahle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Sahle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahle 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Sahle. 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 91 military records available for the last name Sahle. For the veterans among your Sahle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sahle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sahle in 1963 was 77, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sahle 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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