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Sakin Family History

Sakin 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: Sabin, Savin, Makin, Satin, Lakin, Salkin, Salin, Sain, Eakin, Sarin

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Where is the Sakin family from?

You can see how Sakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sakin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Sakin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sakin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sakin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakin 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 Sakin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sakin. 20% of Sakin men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Sakin women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sakin were Operator and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Sakin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakin 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Sakin. 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 126 military records available for the last name Sakin. For the veterans among your Sakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sakin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sakin in 1961 was 60, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakin 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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