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Sakers Family History

Sakers 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: Rakers, Akers, Sayers, Saker, Sagers, Sauers, Sabers, Sayer, Baker

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Where is the Sakers family from?

You can see how Sakers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sakers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sakers family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sakers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sakers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakers 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 Sakers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sakers. 25% of Sakers men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sakers women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sakers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakers 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Sakers. 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 215 military records available for the last name Sakers. For the veterans among your Sakers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakers lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Sakers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Sakers in 1955 was 49, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakers 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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