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Sakewitz Family History

Sakewitz 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: Rakowitz, Sakowicz, Seitz, Steitz, Dewitz, Bonewitz, Streitz, Marwitz

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Where is the Sakewitz family from?

You can see how Sakewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakewitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sakewitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Sakewitz families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Sakewitz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sakewitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakewitz 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 Sakewitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sakewitz. 46% of Sakewitz men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Sakewitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Sakewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakewitz 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Sakewitz. 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 32 military records available for the last name Sakewitz. For the veterans among your Sakewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakewitz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Sakewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sakewitz in 1968 was 83, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sakewitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakewitz 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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