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Sakman Family History

Sakman 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: Salman, Oakman, Eakman, Sackman, Saxman, Kalman, Rahman, Salmon

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Where is the Sakman family from?

You can see how Sakman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sakman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sakman families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sakman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sakman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakman 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 Sakman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sakman. 100% of Sakman women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Sakman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakman 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Sakman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sakman. For the veterans among your Sakman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1990, in the United States, Sakman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Sakman in 1962 was 85, and 83 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakman 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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