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Sahlfeld Family History

Sahlfeld 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: Saalfeld, Salkeld, Sahlberg, Shield, Caulfield, Rehfeld, Saffell

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Where is the Sahlfeld family from?

You can see how Sahlfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahlfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sahlfeld families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sahlfeld families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Sahlfeld's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sahlfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahlfeld 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 Sahlfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sahlfeld. 100% of Sahlfeld women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Sahlfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Sahlfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahlfeld 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Sahlfeld. 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 33 military records available for the last name Sahlfeld. For the veterans among your Sahlfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahlfeld lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Sahlfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sahlfeld in 1967 was 88, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sahlfeld 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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