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Saal Family History

Saal Name Meaning

German:: from Middle High German sal ‘hall manorhouse’ a metonymic occupational name for someone who worked at such a place. habitational name from any of several places so named probably based on a field or topographic name.

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


Similar surnames: Staal, Saam, Seal, Saar, Raak, Saul, Shaw, Kral, Saas, Kall

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Where is the Saal family from?

You can see how Saal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Saal families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Saal's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Saal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saal. 17% of Saal men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Saal women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saal were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Saal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saal 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Saal. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Saal. For the veterans among your Saal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Saal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Saal in 1963 was 66, and 91 in 2004.

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