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Sahs Family History

Sahs Surname Meaning

German: variant of Sass.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sahs family from?

You can see how Sahs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sahs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Sahs families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sahs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sahs families in 1911.
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What did your Sahs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sahs. 39% of Sahs men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sahs women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sahs were Clerk and House Keeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • House Keeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sahs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahs 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Sahs. 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 413 military records available for the last name Sahs. For the veterans among your Sahs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahs lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Sahs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sahs in 1959 was 30, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sahs 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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