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Szakacs Family History

Szakacs Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Szakács): occupational name from szakács ‘cook’.

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


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Where is the Szakacs family from?

You can see how Szakacs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Szakacs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Szakacs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Szakacs families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Szakacs's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Szakacs families in 1911.
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What did your Szakacs ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Szakacs. 78% of Szakacs men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Farmers Son
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Szakacs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Szakacs 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Szakacs. 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 266 military records available for the last name Szakacs. For the veterans among your Szakacs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Szakacs lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Szakacs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Szakacs in 1950 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Szakacs 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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