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Sakel Family History

Sakel 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: Savel, Sakal, Yakel, Saker, Sagel, Akel, Sekel, Sabel, Jakel, Samel

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Where is the Sakel family from?

You can see how Sakel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sakel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sakel families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sakel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sakel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sakel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sakel. 100% of Sakel men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Sakel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Sakel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakel 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Sakel. 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 93 military records available for the last name Sakel. For the veterans among your Sakel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sakel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sakel in 1956 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakel 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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