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Sackmann Family History

Sackmann Surname Meaning

German: occupational name from Middle High German sacman ‘baggage servant’ one who was in charge of transporting and looking after a knight's baggage and supplies on campaigns

or alternatively a nickname from the same word in the later sense ‘plunderer’.

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


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Where is the Sackmann family from?

You can see how Sackmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sackmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sackmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sackmann families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sackmann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sackmann families in 1891.
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What did your Sackmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sackmann. 24% of Sackmann men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sackmann women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Owner Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Sackmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sackmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sackmann 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 728 immigration records available for the last name Sackmann. 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 412 military records available for the last name Sackmann. For the veterans among your Sackmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sackmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sackmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sackmann in 1965 was 68, and 85 in 2004.

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