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Sagner Family History

Sagner 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, Wagner, Agner, Segner, Hagner, Gagner, Magner, Signer, Sarner

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Where is the Sagner family from?

You can see how Sagner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sagner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sagner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Sagner families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Sagner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sagner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sagner 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 Sagner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sagner. 24% of Sagner men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Sagner women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sagner were Laborer Farmer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Laborer Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sagner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sagner 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Sagner. 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 489 military records available for the last name Sagner. For the veterans among your Sagner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sagner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sagner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sagner in 1967 was 87, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sagner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sagner 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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