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Sachsel Family History

Sachsel 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: Sachse, Sachs, Rachel, Kachel, Wachtel, Sichel, Bichsel, Sachdev

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Where is the Sachsel family from?

You can see how Sachsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sachsel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sachsel families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sachsel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sachsel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sachsel 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 Sachsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sachsel. 67% of Sachsel men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Sachsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Sachsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sachsel 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Sachsel. 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 97 military records available for the last name Sachsel. For the veterans among your Sachsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sachsel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Sachsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sachsel in 1962 was 77, and 55 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sachsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sachsel 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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