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Sagmeister Family History

Sagmeister 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: Hagemeister, Hameister, Baumeister, Meister, Hofmeister, Schmeisser

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Where is the Sagmeister family from?

You can see how Sagmeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sagmeister family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sagmeister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Sagmeister families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sagmeister's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sagmeister families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sagmeister 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 Sagmeister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sagmeister. 25% of Sagmeister men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Sagmeister women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Lawyer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Sagmeister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Sagmeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sagmeister 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Sagmeister. 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 758 military records available for the last name Sagmeister. For the veterans among your Sagmeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sagmeister lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Sagmeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sagmeister in 1964 was 60, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sagmeister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sagmeister 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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