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Sakowicz Family History

Sakowicz Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from the personal name Sak a shortened form of Isaak (see Isaac).

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


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Where is the Sakowicz family from?

You can see how Sakowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakowicz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sakowicz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sakowicz family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sakowicz's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sakowicz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakowicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sakowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sakowicz. 48% of Sakowicz 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
    48%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Shipping Clerk
    9%

What Sakowicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Sakowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakowicz 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 539 immigration records available for the last name Sakowicz. 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 299 military records available for the last name Sakowicz. For the veterans among your Sakowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakowicz lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sakowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sakowicz in 1951 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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