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Sakanishi Family History

Sakanishi 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: Nakanishi, Takahashi, Konishi, Stanish, Sakaguchi, Stanich, Sakai

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Where is the Sakanishi family from?

You can see how Sakanishi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakanishi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sakanishi family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Sakanishi's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Sakanishi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakanishi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sakanishi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Sakanishi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakanishi 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Sakanishi. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sakanishi. For the veterans among your Sakanishi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakanishi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Sakanishi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Sakanishi in 1964 was 82, and 78 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakanishi 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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