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Sauerhage Family History

Sauerhage 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: Sauvage, Sauerland, Verhage, Surridge, Savage, Schrage, Harnage

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Where is the Sauerhage family from?

You can see how Sauerhage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sauerhage family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sauerhage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sauerhage families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sauerhage's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sauerhage families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sauerhage 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 Sauerhage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sauerhage. 100% of Sauerhage men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Sauerhage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Sauerhage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sauerhage 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sauerhage. 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 59 military records available for the last name Sauerhage. For the veterans among your Sauerhage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sauerhage lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sauerhage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sauerhage in 1966 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sauerhage

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sauerhage 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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