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Sachman Family History

Sachman 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: Lachman, Bachman, Sackman, Nachman, Suchman, Zachman, Rahman, Backman

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Where is the Sachman family from?

You can see how Sachman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sachman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sachman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Sachman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Sachman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sachman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sachman 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 Sachman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sachman. 32% of Sachman men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Sachman women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sachman were Clerk and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Cutter
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

What Sachman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 882 census records available for the last name Sachman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sachman 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Sachman. 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 78 military records available for the last name Sachman. For the veterans among your Sachman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sachman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sachman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sachman in 1967 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sachman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sachman 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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