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Saksun Family History

Saksun 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: Samson, Saksa, Sarson, Kasun, Isakson, Sagun, Sanson, Isaksen, Sasson

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Where is the Saksun family from?

You can see how Saksun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saksun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saksun family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Saksun's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Saksun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saksun 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 26 census records available for the last name Saksun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saksun 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Saksun. 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 14 military records available for the last name Saksun. For the veterans among your Saksun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saksun lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Saksun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Saksun in 1969 was 60, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saksun 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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