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Sagle Family History

Sagle 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: Sale, Eagle, Wagle, Sage, Agle, Nagle, Sable, Lagle, Ragle, Saile

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Where is the Sagle family from?

You can see how Sagle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sagle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sagle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Sagle families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sagle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sagle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sagle 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 Sagle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sagle. 50% of Sagle men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Sagle women 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

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sagle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sagle 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Sagle. 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 475 military records available for the last name Sagle. For the veterans among your Sagle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sagle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sagle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sagle in 1964 was 80, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sagle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sagle 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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