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Sakay Family History

Sakay 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: Sakai, Sakal, Salay, Kay, Sala, Sada, Say, Sarah, Saad, Saar

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Where is the Sakay family from?

You can see how Sakay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sakay family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sakay's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Sakay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakay 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 Sakay ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sakay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Sakay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakay 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Sakay. 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 31 military records available for the last name Sakay. For the veterans among your Sakay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Sakay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sakay in 1968 was 75, and 67 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sakay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakay 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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