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Saker Family History

Saker Surname Meaning

English (Surrey and Kent): occupational name from Middle English saker sacher(e) ‘maker or seller of sacks, bags, or sackcloth’ (a derivative of Old English sacc sæc ‘sack’).

It may also originate from Old French sac(h)ier.

These names reflect the occupations related to the production and selling of storage items.

Comparative analysis shows similarities with the name Secker.

Overall, the name indicates a connection to the trade of sack and bag making in historical contexts.

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


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Where is the Saker family from?

You can see how Saker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 108 Saker families living in Surrey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Saker's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Saker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Saker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Saker. 17% of Saker men worked as a Retired and 76% of Saker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saker were Poultry Farm Worker and Milliner.

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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 1939

  • Retired
    17%
  • Railway Clerk
    17%
  • Joiner
    17%
  • Poultry Farm Worker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Milliner
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Saker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saker 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 Saker. 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 827 military records available for the last name Saker. For the veterans among your Saker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Saker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Saker in 1965 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saker 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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