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Sakotani Family History

Sakotani 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: Nakatani, Sakai, Lakhani, Sakurai, Otani, Skokan, Shintani, Sakata

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Sakotani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakotani 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sakotani. 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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There are 12 military records available for the last name Sakotani. For the veterans among your Sakotani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakotani lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Sakotani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sakotani in 1975 was 37, and 72 in 2002.

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