This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sahlender family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sahlender Family History

Sahlender 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: Schlender, Callender, Schlenker, Schleider, Schleder, Calender

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sahlender family from?

You can see how Sahlender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahlender family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sahlender families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Sahlender families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sahlender's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sahlender families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahlender surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Sahlender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sahlender. 100% of Sahlender men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sahlender women worked as a New Worker.

View Census Data for Sahlender | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Sahlender family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Sahlender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahlender census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Sahlender

Passenger Lists

There are 57 immigration records available for the last name Sahlender. 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.

View all Sahlender immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 154 military records available for the last name Sahlender. For the veterans among your Sahlender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sahlender military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sahlender family history

Discover More

What is the average Sahlender lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Sahlender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sahlender in 1963 was 77, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sahlender

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sahlender 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sahlender family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial