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Sakane Family History

Sakane 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: Takano, Kane, Yamane, O'kane, Okane, Nakano, Patane, Mckane, Dakan

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Where is the Sakane family from?

You can see how Sakane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakane family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sakane families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sakane's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Sakane families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakane 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 Sakane ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Gardener
    100%

What Sakane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Sakane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakane 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Sakane. 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 36 military records available for the last name Sakane. For the veterans among your Sakane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakane lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Sakane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sakane in 1979 was 23, and 101 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sakane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakane 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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