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Sachter Family History

Sachter 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: Achter, Wachter, Pachter, Sacher, Richter, Dichter, Lichter, Salter

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Where is the Sachter family from?

You can see how Sachter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sachter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sachter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Sachter families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Sachter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sachter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sachter 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 Sachter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sachter. 43% of Sachter men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Sachter women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Owner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Sachter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Sachter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sachter 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Sachter. 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 57 military records available for the last name Sachter. For the veterans among your Sachter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sachter lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Sachter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sachter in 1971 was 47, and 83 in 2004.

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