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Sachtleben Family History

Sachtleben Name Meaning

North German: nickname for someone perceived as leading an easy life or a life of luxury from Middle Low German sacht(e) ‘soft’ + leben ‘life’.

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


Similar surnames: Schleef, Schleper, Schrieber, Schiebel, Schlee, Schlegel, Schaller

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Where is the Sachtleben family from?

You can see how Sachtleben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sachtleben family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sachtleben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Sachtleben families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sachtleben's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sachtleben families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sachtleben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sachtleben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sachtleben. 30% of Sachtleben men worked as a Truck Driver and 25% of Sachtleben women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sachtleben were Engineer and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Rancher
    18%
  • Engineer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sachtleben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sachtleben 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Sachtleben. 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 414 military records available for the last name Sachtleben. For the veterans among your Sachtleben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sachtleben lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Sachtleben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sachtleben in 1961 was 39, and 84 in 2003.

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