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Sakas Family History

Sakas 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: Sakai, Salas, Savas, Bakas, Sakal, Saas, Saks, Sala, Sada, Sales

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Where is the Sakas family from?

You can see how Sakas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sakas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sakas families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sakas's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sakas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakas 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 Sakas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sakas. 37% of Sakas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sakas women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sakas were Manager and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Waiter
    16%
  • Sales Clerk
    16%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Sakas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Sakas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakas 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Sakas. 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 210 military records available for the last name Sakas. For the veterans among your Sakas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sakas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sakas in 1964 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakas 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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