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Sackwitz Family History

Sackwitz 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: Duckwitz, Schwetz, Rakowitz, Beckwith, Jacobitz, Schlitz, Marwitz

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Where is the Sackwitz family from?

You can see how Sackwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sackwitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sackwitz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sackwitz families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sackwitz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sackwitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sackwitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sackwitz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sackwitz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Sackwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sackwitz 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Sackwitz. 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 66 military records available for the last name Sackwitz. For the veterans among your Sackwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sackwitz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sackwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sackwitz in 1958 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

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