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Sakell Family History

Sakell 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: Savell, Sell, Savel, Sewell, Savelli, Kell, Lasell, Stell, Haskell

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Where is the Sakell family from?

You can see how Sakell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sakell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sakell families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sakell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sakell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakell 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 Sakell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Confectioner
    100%

What Sakell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Sakell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakell 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Sakell. 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 58 military records available for the last name Sakell. For the veterans among your Sakell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sakell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sakell in 1963 was 72, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakell 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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