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Sakow Family History

Sakow 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: Rakow, Sanow, Sako, Sukow, Salow, Satow, Skow, Sadow, Kakos, Sakai

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Where is the Sakow family from?

You can see how Sakow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sakow families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sakow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sakow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakow 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 Sakow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Self and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sakow. 60% of Sakow men worked as a Self and 100% of Sakow women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Self
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Sakow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Sakow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakow 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Sakow. 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 42 military records available for the last name Sakow. For the veterans among your Sakow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakow lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Sakow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sakow in 1956 was 58, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sakow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakow 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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