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Saku Family History

Saku 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: Sak, Sako, Saks, Ku, Pak, Sok, Abu, Saul, Saeki, Sala

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Where is the Saku family from?

You can see how Saku families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saku family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saku family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Saku's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Saku families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saku surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Saku. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saku 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Saku. 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 21 military records available for the last name Saku. For the veterans among your Saku ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saku lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Saku life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Saku in 1974 was 67, and 83 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saku 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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