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Sachel Family History

Sachel Name 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: Rachel, Kachel, Sichel, Sachen, Sacher, Stachel, Dachel, Sachs

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Where is the Sachel family from?

You can see how Sachel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sachel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sachel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sachel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sachel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sachel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sachel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sachel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Salisbady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sachel. 42% of Sachel men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Sachel women worked as a Salisbady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sachel were Truck Driver and Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salisbady
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Sachel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sachel 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Sachel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Sachel. For the veterans among your Sachel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sachel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Sachel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sachel in 1956 was 51, and 64 in 2003.

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