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Sachett Family History

Sachett 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: Sackett, Hackett, Schott, Hatchett, Sachen, Sacher, Packett, Jackett

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Where is the Sachett family from?

You can see how Sachett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sachett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sachett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sachett families living in Missouri. This was about 39% of all the recorded Sachett's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sachett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sachett 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 Sachett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sachett. 41% of Sachett men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Sachett women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sachett were Engineer and Teacher.

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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
    41%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Engineer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

What Sachett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sachett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sachett 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Sachett. 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 99 military records available for the last name Sachett. For the veterans among your Sachett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sachett lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1979, in the United States, Sachett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sachett in 1958 was 61, and 88 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sachett 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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