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Sakster Family History

Sakster 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: Master, Easter, Salter, Sauter, Sangster, Paster, Amster, Balster

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Where is the Sakster family from?

You can see how Sakster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakster family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sakster families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Sakster family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sakster's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sakster families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakster 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 14 census records available for the last name Sakster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakster 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sakster. 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 Sakster. For the veterans among your Sakster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakster lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakster 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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