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Sautner Family History

Sautner Surname Meaning

German: variant of Sauter

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


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Where is the Sautner family from?

You can see how Sautner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sautner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sautner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Sautner families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sautner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sautner families in 1911.
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What did your Sautner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sautner. 60% of Sautner 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Journalier
    40%

What Sautner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sautner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sautner 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Sautner. 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 458 military records available for the last name Sautner. For the veterans among your Sautner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sautner lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sautner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sautner in 1960 was 73, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sautner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sautner 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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