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Sakolsky Family History

Sakolsky 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: Sokolsky, Sokolski, Makovsky, Sakowski, Skalsky, Kolsky, Sekelsky

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Where is the Sakolsky family from?

You can see how Sakolsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakolsky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sakolsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Sakolsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sakolsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sakolsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakolsky 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 Sakolsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sakolsky. 27% of Sakolsky men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sakolsky women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sakolsky were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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
    27%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Bookeeping
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

What Sakolsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 951 census records available for the last name Sakolsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakolsky 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Sakolsky. 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 95 military records available for the last name Sakolsky. For the veterans among your Sakolsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakolsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sakolsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sakolsky in 1963 was 81, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakolsky 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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