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Saskel Family History

Saskel Name 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: Kaskel, Asker, Paske, Hassel, Samuel, Savel, Sandel, Sankey, Sickel

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Where is the Saskel family from?

You can see how Saskel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saskel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saskel family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Saskel's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Saskel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saskel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saskel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saskel. 50% of Saskel men worked as a Lawyer. .

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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

  • Lawyer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%
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What Saskel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Saskel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saskel 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Saskel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Saskel. For the veterans among your Saskel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saskel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1996, in the United States, Saskel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Saskel in 1950 was 41, and 67 in 1996.

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