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Sakkinen Family History

Sakkinen 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: Makinen, Saarinen, Salminen, Hanninen, Jokinen, Salkin, Manninen

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Where is the Sakkinen family from?

You can see how Sakkinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakkinen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sakkinen families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sakkinen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sakkinen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakkinen 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 Sakkinen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sakkinen. 47% of Sakkinen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%

What Sakkinen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Sakkinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakkinen 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Sakkinen. 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 42 military records available for the last name Sakkinen. For the veterans among your Sakkinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakkinen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Sakkinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sakkinen in 1967 was 66, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sakkinen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakkinen 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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