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Sakar Family History

Sakar 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: Saar, Sakai, Safar, Sakal, Makar, Skar, Sarkar, Kakar, Saker, Sagar

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Where is the Sakar family from?

You can see how Sakar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sakar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Sakar families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sakar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sakar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakar 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 192 census records available for the last name Sakar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakar 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Sakar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Sakar. For the veterans among your Sakar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Sakar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sakar in 1973 was 41, and 71 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakar 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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