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Sankas Family History

Sankas 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: Sanks, Sankar, Banks, Sakai, Shankar, Sankey, Salas, Farkas, Kangas

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Where is the Sankas family from?

You can see how Sankas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sankas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sankas family living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sankas's in USA. Kansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Sankas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Sankas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sankas 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Sankas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sankas. For the veterans among your Sankas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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