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Sagendorf Family History

Sagendorf Name Meaning

German (Sägendorf): habitational name from a place so called.

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


Similar surnames: Langendorf, Pagenkopf, Steindorf, Sagehorn, Arensdorf, Walsdorf

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Where is the Sagendorf family from?

You can see how Sagendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sagendorf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sagendorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Sagendorf families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sagendorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sagendorf families in 1840.
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What did your Sagendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sagendorf. 28% of Sagendorf men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sagendorf women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sagendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sagendorf 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Sagendorf. 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 370 military records available for the last name Sagendorf. For the veterans among your Sagendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sagendorf lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sagendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sagendorf in 1958 was 66, and 89 in 2004.

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