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Sankai Family History

Sankai 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, Sankar, Saeki, Shankar, Sankey, Sinai, Saiki, Sanna, Sarka

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Where is the Sankai family from?

You can see how Sankai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sankai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sankai family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sankai's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sankai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sankai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Sankai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sankai 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sankai. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sankai. For the veterans among your Sankai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sankai lifespan?

Average Sankai life expectancy in 1971 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sankai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sankai 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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