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Sauernheimer Family History

Sauernheimer 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: Berkheimer, Gegenheimer, Bodenheimer, Manheimer, Reinheimer

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Where is the Sauernheimer family from?

You can see how Sauernheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sauernheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sauernheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sauernheimer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sauernheimer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sauernheimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sauernheimer 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 29 census records available for the last name Sauernheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sauernheimer 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sauernheimer. 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 165 military records available for the last name Sauernheimer. For the veterans among your Sauernheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sauernheimer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Sauernheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sauernheimer in 1970 was 77, and 55 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sauernheimer 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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