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Sackes Family History

Sackes 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: Sacks, Mackes, Backes, Sales, Hacker, Sachs, Sack, Packer, Sankey

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Where is the Sackes family from?

You can see how Sackes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sackes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sackes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sackes families living in Nebraska. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sackes's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Sackes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sackes 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 114 census records available for the last name Sackes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sackes 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sackes. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sackes. For the veterans among your Sackes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sackes lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Sackes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sackes in 1958 was 65, and 86 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sackes 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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