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Sakowski Family History

Sakowski Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Sakowo or Saków in Poland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sakowski family from?

You can see how Sakowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sakowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 26 Sakowski families living in Michigan. This was about 20% of all the recorded Sakowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sakowski families in 1920.
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What did your Sakowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sakowski. 31% of Sakowski men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Sakowski women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sakowski were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    31%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%

What Sakowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sakowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakowski 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 816 immigration records available for the last name Sakowski. 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 942 military records available for the last name Sakowski. For the veterans among your Sakowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakowski lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sakowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sakowski in 1954 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sakowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sakowski 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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