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Sacker Family History

Sacker Surname Meaning

English: occupational name from Middle English saker sacher(e) ‘maker or seller of sacks or sackcloth’ (a derivative of Old English sacc sæc ‘sack’ or from Old French sac(h)ier).

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German (mainly Säcker): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Sacker family from?

You can see how Sacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sacker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sacker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Sacker families living in Yorkshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Sacker's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sacker families in 1891.
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What did your Sacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sacker. 43% of Sacker men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Sacker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sacker were Textile Smith and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Textile Smith
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sacker 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 712 immigration records available for the last name Sacker. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Sacker. For the veterans among your Sacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sacker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sacker in 1962 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sacker 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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