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Sakoda Family History

Sakoda Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 迫田 ‘urge’ and ‘rice paddy’. Found mostly in western Japan. It is sometimes pronounced Sekota.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sakoda family from?

You can see how Sakoda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakoda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Sakoda families living in Hawaii. This was about 39% of all the recorded Sakoda's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Sakoda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakoda 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 Sakoda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sakoda. 45% of Sakoda 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
    45%
  • Foreman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Yardman
    10%

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Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Sakoda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakoda 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 651 immigration records available for the last name Sakoda. 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 198 military records available for the last name Sakoda. For the veterans among your Sakoda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakoda lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sakoda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sakoda in 1962 was 87, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakoda 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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