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Sagert Family History

Sagert Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name (Saghart) formed with sacha ‘legal matter’.

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


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Where is the Sagert family from?

You can see how Sagert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sagert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sagert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Sagert families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sagert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sagert families in 1891.
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What did your Sagert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sagert. 18% of Sagert men worked as a Truck Driver and 25% of Sagert women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sagert were Foreman and Nurse.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Foreman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Nurse
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sagert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sagert 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Sagert. 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 413 military records available for the last name Sagert. For the veterans among your Sagert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sagert lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sagert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sagert in 1957 was 55, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sagert 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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