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Sackman Family History

Sackman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): elaborated form of Sack. Americanized form of German Sackmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sackman family from?

You can see how Sackman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sackman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sackman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Sackman families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sackman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sackman families in 1911.
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What did your Sackman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sackman. 78% of Sackman 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Sackman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sackman 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 935 immigration records available for the last name Sackman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sackman. For the veterans among your Sackman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sackman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sackman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sackman in 1958 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sackman 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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