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Saak Family History

Saak Surname 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: Sack, Saad, Saar, Raak, Sak, Saal, Salak, Saam, Salk, Saab

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Where is the Saak family from?

You can see how Saak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Saak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Saak families living in British Columbia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Saak's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Saak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saak 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 Saak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saak. 48% of Saak men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Saak women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saak were Carpenter and Order Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Order Clerk
    50%

What Saak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saak 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Saak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 445 military records available for the last name Saak. For the veterans among your Saak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Saak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Saak in 1964 was 83, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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