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Sakins Family History

Sakins 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: Salins, Makins, Akins, Eakins, Sabins, Lakins, Sabin, Savin, Makin

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Where is the Sakins family from?

You can see how Sakins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sakins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Sakins families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Sakins's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sakins families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Sakins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakins 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Sakins. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sakins. For the veterans among your Sakins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakins lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Sakins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sakins in 1975 was 52, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakins 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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