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Sachner Family History

Sachner 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: Lachner, Sacher, Bachner, Achter, Bacher, Buchner, Schnee, Wachter

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Where is the Sachner family from?

You can see how Sachner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sachner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sachner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sachner families living in Maryland. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sachner's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sachner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sachner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Sachner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sachner 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Sachner. 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 50 military records available for the last name Sachner. For the veterans among your Sachner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sachner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Sachner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sachner in 1968 was 62, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sachner 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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