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Sacksteder Family History

Sacksteder Surname Meaning

German (mainly Saarland): habitational name for someone from a place called Sackstatt or perhaps from Sackstedt in Bavaria.

This surname is very rare in Germany; it is more common in France (Lorraine).

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


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Where is the Sacksteder family from?

You can see how Sacksteder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sacksteder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sacksteder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 39 Sacksteder families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sacksteder's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sacksteder families in 1880.
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What did your Sacksteder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sacksteder. 34% of Sacksteder men worked as a Mechanic and 43% of Sacksteder women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sacksteder were Manager and Book Keeper.

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Dressmaker
    29%
  • Book Keeper
    29%

What Sacksteder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sacksteder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sacksteder 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Sacksteder. 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 197 military records available for the last name Sacksteder. For the veterans among your Sacksteder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sacksteder lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sacksteder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sacksteder in 1956 was 44, and 61 in 2004.

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