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Sakolowski Family History

Sakolowski 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: Sokolowski, Sadlowski, Sakowski, Sokoloski, Sadowski, Rakowski

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Where is the Sakolowski family from?

You can see how Sakolowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakolowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sakolowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sakolowski families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sakolowski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sakolowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakolowski 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 Sakolowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seed Mach Opeartor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sakolowski. 23% of Sakolowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sakolowski women worked as a Seed Mach Opeartor.

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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
    23%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Cook
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seed Mach Opeartor
    100%

What Sakolowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Sakolowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakolowski 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Sakolowski. 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 38 military records available for the last name Sakolowski. For the veterans among your Sakolowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakolowski lifespan?

Average Sakolowski life expectancy in 1965 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakolowski 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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