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Sakagami Family History

Sakagami 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: Nakatomi, Kawakami, Salaam, Sakai, Takagi, Sakurai, Akagi, Takayama

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Where is the Sakagami family from?

You can see how Sakagami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakagami family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sakagami family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sakagami's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Sakagami families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakagami 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 Sakagami ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sakagami. 100% of Sakagami men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Sakagami family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Sakagami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakagami 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Sakagami. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sakagami. For the veterans among your Sakagami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakagami lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Sakagami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sakagami in 1971 was 84, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sakagami

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakagami 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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