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Sahlman Family History

Sahlman 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: Salman, Ahlman, Dahlman, Wahlman, Stahlman, Bahlman, Mahlman, Kalman

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Where is the Sahlman family from?

You can see how Sahlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahlman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sahlman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Sahlman families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sahlman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sahlman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahlman 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 Sahlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sahlman. 24% of Sahlman men worked as a Manager and 43% of Sahlman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sahlman were Carpenter 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

  • Manager
    24%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Sales Lady
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Sahlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Sahlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahlman 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Sahlman. 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 164 military records available for the last name Sahlman. For the veterans among your Sahlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahlman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sahlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sahlman in 1963 was 75, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sahlman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sahlman 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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