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Sakis Family History

Sakis 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: Salis, Sarkis, Samis, Saks, Sais, Lakis, Saeki, Maki, Sales, Sabin

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Where is the Sakis family from?

You can see how Sakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sakis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Sakis families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sakis's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sakis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakis 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 Sakis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sakis. 60% of Sakis men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Sakis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Sakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakis 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Sakis. 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 60 military records available for the last name Sakis. For the veterans among your Sakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sakis in 1967 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sakis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakis 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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