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Sakalauskas Family History

Sakalauskas 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: Kazlauskas, Zukauskas, Jankauskas, Klukas, Haluska, Galuska, Klausman

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Where is the Sakalauskas family from?

You can see how Sakalauskas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakalauskas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sakalauskas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Sakalauskas families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sakalauskas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sakalauskas families in 1911.
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What did your Sakalauskas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sakalauskas. 35% of Sakalauskas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sakalauskas women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sakalauskas were Helper and Waitress.

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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
    35%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Sakalauskas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Sakalauskas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakalauskas 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Sakalauskas. 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 114 military records available for the last name Sakalauskas. For the veterans among your Sakalauskas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakalauskas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sakalauskas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sakalauskas in 1963 was 56, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakalauskas 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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