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Sask Family History

Sask 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: Sack, Sas, Sak, Ask, Salk, Sank, Sark, Lask, Pask, Mask

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Where is the Sask family from?

You can see how Sask families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sask family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sask families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Sask families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Sask's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sask families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sask 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 Sask ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sask. 45% of Sask men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    23%

What Sask family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Sask. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sask 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Sask. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Sask. For the veterans among your Sask ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sask lifespan?

Average Sask life expectancy in 1966 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sask

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sask 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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