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Sakala Family History

Sakala Surname Meaning

Slovak; Polish (Sakała): unexplained. African (mainly Zambia): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Sakala family from?

You can see how Sakala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sakala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sakala family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sakala's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sakala families in 1911.
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What did your Sakala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sakala. 34% of Sakala men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sakala women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sakala were Foreman and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Miner
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Sakala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Sakala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakala 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Sakala. 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 245 military records available for the last name Sakala. For the veterans among your Sakala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakala lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sakala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sakala in 1945 was 27, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakala 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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