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Sakalay Family History

Sakalay 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: Sakala, Hakala, Sabala, Sakal, Skala, Takala, Sakata, Salay, Bakalar

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Where is the Sakalay family from?

You can see how Sakalay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakalay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sakalay family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Sakalay's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sakalay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakalay 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 Sakalay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laster was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sakalay. 100% of Sakalay men worked as a Laster.

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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 1940

  • Laster
    100%

What Sakalay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Sakalay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakalay 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sakalay. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sakalay. For the veterans among your Sakalay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakalay lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Sakalay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sakalay in 1973 was 62, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sakalay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakalay 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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