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Sakovich Family History

Sakovich 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: Sankovich, Ratkovich, Savich, Markovich, Matkovich, Jackovich

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Where is the Sakovich family from?

You can see how Sakovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakovich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sakovich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Sakovich families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Sakovich's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sakovich families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakovich 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 Sakovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sakovich. 23% of Sakovich men worked as a Miner and 100% of Sakovich women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Miner
    23%
  • Janitor
    23%
  • Mill Hand
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Sakovich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Sakovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakovich 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Sakovich. 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 151 military records available for the last name Sakovich. For the veterans among your Sakovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakovich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sakovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sakovich in 1964 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sakovich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakovich 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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