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Sackerman Family History

Sackerman 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: Ackerman, Wackerman, Ockerman, Spickerman, Ackermann, Lockerman

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Where is the Sackerman family from?

You can see how Sackerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sackerman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sackerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sackerman families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sackerman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sackerman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sackerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sackerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sackerman. 60% of Sackerman men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Sackerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sackerman 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Sackerman. 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 Sackerman. For the veterans among your Sackerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sackerman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Sackerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sackerman in 1961 was 59, and 86 in 2002.

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