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Sakato Family History

Sakato 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: Sabato, Sakata, Asato, Sakai, Takano, Sato, Kato, Sabat, Salata

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Where is the Sakato family from?

You can see how Sakato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sakato families living in Hawaii. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sakato's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Sakato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakato surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sakato ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Sakato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakato 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Sakato. 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 20 military records available for the last name Sakato. For the veterans among your Sakato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakato lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Sakato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sakato in 1967 was 82, and 55 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakato 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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