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Sackmar Family History

Sackmar 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: Sackman, Backman, Packman, Hackman, Jackman, Sackmann, Kachmar

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Where is the Sackmar family from?

You can see how Sackmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sackmar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sackmar family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sackmar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sackmar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sackmar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Sackmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sackmar 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sackmar. 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 military records available for the last name Sackmar. For the veterans among your Sackmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sackmar lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Sackmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sackmar in 1975 was 64, and 88 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sackmar 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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