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Sankowich Family History

Sankowich 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: Sankovich, Yankovich, Sakowicz, Jankovich, Stankovich, Ratkovich

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Where is the Sankowich family from?

You can see how Sankowich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sankowich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sankowich families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sankowich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sankowich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sankowich 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 34 census records available for the last name Sankowich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sankowich 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sankowich. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sankowich. For the veterans among your Sankowich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sankowich lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Sankowich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sankowich in 1968 was 80, and 94 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sankowich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sankowich 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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