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Sagler Family History

Sagler 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: Sager, Hagler, Saller, Sigler, Saler, Sadler, Nagler, Swagler, Agler

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Where is the Sagler family from?

You can see how Sagler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sagler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sagler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Sagler families living in Ontario. This was about 31% of all the recorded Sagler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sagler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sagler 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 Sagler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sagler. 37% of Sagler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sagler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sagler were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Sagler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Sagler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sagler 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Sagler. 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 34 military records available for the last name Sagler. For the veterans among your Sagler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sagler lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Sagler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sagler in 1976 was 79, and 80 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sagler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sagler 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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