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Sahlstedt Family History

Sahlstedt 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: Ahlstedt, Mahlstedt, Sandstedt, Carlstedt, Sahlstrom, Vollstedt

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Where is the Sahlstedt family from?

You can see how Sahlstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahlstedt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sahlstedt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sahlstedt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sahlstedt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahlstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Sahlstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahlstedt 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Sahlstedt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sahlstedt. For the veterans among your Sahlstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahlstedt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Sahlstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sahlstedt in 1969 was 67, and 88 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sahlstedt 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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