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Sackrider Family History

Sackrider Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Sackreuter a nickname for a plunderer or cutpurse from Middle High German sack ‘sack bag’.

It combines the elements of the word to depict a specific type of individual.

The term riutære translates to ‘one who tears out clears land’.

This showcases the historical context and cultural significance of the name.

Overall, it reflects a unique blend of language and meaning derived from German roots.

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


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Where is the Sackrider family from?

You can see how Sackrider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sackrider family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sackrider families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 44 Sackrider families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Sackrider's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sackrider families in 1911.
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What did your Sackrider ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sackrider. 45% of Sackrider men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Sackrider women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sackrider were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Stenographer
    15%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 186 immigration records available for the last name Sackrider. 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 384 military records available for the last name Sackrider. For the veterans among your Sackrider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sackrider lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sackrider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sackrider in 1965 was 60, and 42 in 2004.

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