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Sackhoff Family History

Sackhoff 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: Saathoff, Eckhoff, Eickhoff, Schoff, Schiff, Schaff, Langhoff

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Where is the Sackhoff family from?

You can see how Sackhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sackhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sackhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sackhoff families living in Maryland. This was about 62% of all the recorded Sackhoff's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sackhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sackhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sackhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sackhoff. 60% of Sackhoff men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Sackhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Sackhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sackhoff 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sackhoff. 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 57 military records available for the last name Sackhoff. For the veterans among your Sackhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sackhoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sackhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sackhoff in 1963 was 68, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sackhoff 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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