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Sakaguchi Family History

Sakaguchi Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 坂口 ‘(one who lives) at the mouth of the slope’. It is found mostly in western Japan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sakaguchi family from?

You can see how Sakaguchi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakaguchi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sakaguchi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Sakaguchi families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sakaguchi's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sakaguchi families in 1911.
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What did your Sakaguchi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sakaguchi. 42% of Sakaguchi men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sakaguchi women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sakaguchi were Coproprietor and Farmerette.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Coproprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Farmerette
    17%

What Sakaguchi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Sakaguchi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakaguchi 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sakaguchi. 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 510 military records available for the last name Sakaguchi. For the veterans among your Sakaguchi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakaguchi lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sakaguchi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sakaguchi in 1958 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakaguchi 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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