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Sakenas Family History

Sakenas 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: Saxena, Salinas, Arenas, Cadenas, Akens, Sales, Sakai, Takeda

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Where is the Sakenas family from?

You can see how Sakenas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakenas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sakenas families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sakenas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sakenas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakenas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Sakenas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakenas 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 immigration records available for the last name Sakenas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sakenas. For the veterans among your Sakenas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakenas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1974, in the United States, Sakenas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sakenas in 1967 was 90, and 87 in 1974.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakenas 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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