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Sachan Family History

Sachan 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: Sacha, Suchan, Sachen, Sachar, Machan, Shan, Sachs, Gahan, Safran

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Where is the Sachan family from?

You can see how Sachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sachan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sachan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Sachan families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Sachan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sachan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sachan 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 Sachan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sachan. 23% of Sachan men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sachan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sachan were Carpenter and Domestic.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Domestic
    40%

What Sachan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sachan 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Sachan. 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 93 military records available for the last name Sachan. For the veterans among your Sachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sachan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Sachan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sachan in 1965 was 82, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sachan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sachan 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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