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Saugen Family History

Saugen 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: Haugen, Sagen, Laugen, Hagen, Sargent, Sanger, Sager, Sagan, Vangen

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Where is the Saugen family from?

You can see how Saugen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saugen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saugen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Saugen families living in Minnesota. This was about 69% of all the recorded Saugen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Saugen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saugen 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 Saugen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Saugen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Saugen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saugen 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Saugen. 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 107 military records available for the last name Saugen. For the veterans among your Saugen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saugen lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Saugen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Saugen in 1958 was 60, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saugen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saugen 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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