This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sackner family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sackner Family History

Sackner 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: Lackner, Hacker, Packer, Hackney, Fackler, Backer, Acker, Seckler

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sackner family from?

You can see how Sackner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sackner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sackner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Sackner families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sackner's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sackner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sackner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Sackner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sackner. 30% of Sackner men worked as an Owner and 100% of Sackner women worked as a Stenographer.

View Census Data for Sackner | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • House Painter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Sackner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Sackner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sackner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Sackner

Passenger Lists

There are 42 immigration records available for the last name Sackner. 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.

View all Sackner immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 81 military records available for the last name Sackner. For the veterans among your Sackner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sackner military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sackner family history

Discover More

What is the average Sackner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Sackner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sackner in 1973 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sackner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sackner 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sackner family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial