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Sagel Family History

Sagel Surname Meaning

South German (also Sägel): from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with sacha ‘legal action litigation’.

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


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You can see how Sagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sagel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sagel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Sagel families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sagel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sagel families in 1911.
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What did your Sagel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Junk Dealer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sagel. 100% of Sagel men worked as a Junk Dealer.

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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

  • Junk Dealer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sagel 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 612 immigration records available for the last name Sagel. 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 255 military records available for the last name Sagel. For the veterans among your Sagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sagel lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Sagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sagel in 1949 was 53, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sagel 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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