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Sackin Family History

Sackin 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: Salkin, Mackin, Saeki, Sabin, Sack, Hankin, Savin, Haskin, Makin

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Where is the Sackin family from?

You can see how Sackin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sackin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sackin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Sackin families living in Alberta. This was about 61% of all the recorded Sackin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sackin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sackin 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 Sackin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sackin. 38% of Sackin men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Sackin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sackin were Medical Doctor and Bookeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Medical Doctor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Bookeeper
    50%

What Sackin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sackin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sackin 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Sackin. 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 92 military records available for the last name Sackin. For the veterans among your Sackin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sackin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sackin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sackin in 1952 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sackin 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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