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Sachar Family History

Sachar Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab Gujarat): probably from a derivative of Sanskrit satya ‘true real’.

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


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Where is the Sachar family from?

You can see how Sachar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sachar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sachar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sachar families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Sachar's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sachar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sachar 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 Sachar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sachar. 27% of Sachar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sachar 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Office Work
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Sachar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sachar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sachar 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Sachar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 247 military records available for the last name Sachar. For the veterans among your Sachar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sachar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Sachar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sachar in 1964 was 75, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sachar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sachar 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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