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Sackinger Family History

Sackinger 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: Sickinger, Seckinger, Salinger, Stockinger, Springer, Slinger, Sanger

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Where is the Sackinger family from?

You can see how Sackinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sackinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sackinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sackinger families living in Louisiana. This was about 54% of all the recorded Sackinger's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Sackinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sackinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sackinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sackinger. 100% of Sackinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sackinger women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Sackinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sackinger 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Sackinger. 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 Sackinger. For the veterans among your Sackinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sackinger lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2001, in the United States, Sackinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sackinger in 1946 was 42, and 74 in 2001.

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