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Saur Family History

Saur Surname Meaning

German: variant of Sauer. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

French: nickname for a person with reddish hair from Old French sor ‘chestnut’ (of ancient Germanic origin apparently referring originally to the color of dry leaves).

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


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You can see how Saur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saur family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Saur families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Saur's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Saur families in 1911.
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What did your Saur ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Pensionnaire was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Saur. 80% of Saur women worked as a Pensionnaire.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Pensionnaire
    80%
  • Enseignante
    20%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Saur. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Saur. For the veterans among your Saur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saur lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Saur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Saur in 1955 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saur 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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