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Sachleben Family History

Sachleben 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: Sachtleben, Schlein, Schlegel, Schwebel, Schieber, Schiefen, Schiebel

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Where is the Sachleben family from?

You can see how Sachleben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sachleben family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sachleben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Sachleben families living in Missouri. This was about 70% of all the recorded Sachleben's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sachleben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sachleben 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 Sachleben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sachleben. 40% of Sachleben men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Tenant
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Sachleben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Sachleben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sachleben 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Sachleben. 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 88 military records available for the last name Sachleben. For the veterans among your Sachleben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sachleben lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Sachleben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sachleben in 1947 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sachleben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sachleben 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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