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Sagendorph Family History

Sagendorph 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: Sagendorf, Randolph, Hagedorn, Pagenkopf, Sagehorn, Langendorf

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Where is the Sagendorph family from?

You can see how Sagendorph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sagendorph family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sagendorph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Sagendorph families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sagendorph's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sagendorph families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sagendorph surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sagendorph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sagendorph. 34% of Sagendorph men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Press Operator
    34%

What Sagendorph family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sagendorph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sagendorph 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Sagendorph. 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 202 military records available for the last name Sagendorph. For the veterans among your Sagendorph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sagendorph lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sagendorph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sagendorph in 1964 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sagendorph

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sagendorph 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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