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Sahn Family History

Sahn 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: Hahn, Ahn, Kahn, Fahn, Bahn, Sohn, Sahm, Zahn, Spahn, Sain

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Where is the Sahn family from?

You can see how Sahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sahn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Sahn families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sahn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sahn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahn 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 Sahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sahn. 19% of Sahn men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Sahn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sahn were Clerk and Telephone O.

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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
    19%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Saleswoman
    17%
  • Telephone O
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahn 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Sahn. 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 643 military records available for the last name Sahn. For the veterans among your Sahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sahn in 1962 was 77, and 47 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sahn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sahn 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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