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Saskin Family History

Saskin 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: Haskin, Laskin, Salkin, Raskin, Askin, Baskin, Soskin, Paskin, Sassin

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Where is the Saskin family from?

You can see how Saskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saskin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Saskin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Saskin family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Saskin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Saskin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saskin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saskin. 50% of Saskin men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Saskin women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Saskin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Saskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saskin 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Saskin. 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 47 military records available for the last name Saskin. For the veterans among your Saskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saskin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Saskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Saskin in 1970 was 45, and 89 in 2000.

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