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Szaks Family History

Szaks 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: Zaks, Saks, Sas, Sak, Zak, Socks, Sears, Sias, Shams, Shanks

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Where is the Szaks family from?

You can see how Szaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szaks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Szaks family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Szaks's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Szaks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Szaks 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 19 census records available for the last name Szaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szaks 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Szaks. 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 4 military records available for the last name Szaks. For the veterans among your Szaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szaks lifespan?

Average Szaks life expectancy in 1996 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Szaks 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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