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Sakss Family History

Sakss 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: Saksa, Saks, Sass, Sales, Bass, Sachs, Wass, Sas, Kakos, Sakai

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Where is the Sakss family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Sakss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakss 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sakss. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sakss. For the veterans among your Sakss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakss lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Sakss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sakss in 1966 was 88, and 80 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakss 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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