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Saks Family History

Saks Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic) and German: variant of Sachs .

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


Similar surnames: Sacks, Sas, Zaks, Waks, Laks, Sak, Saas, Lass, Oaks, Sahs

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Where is the Saks family from?

You can see how Saks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Saks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Saks families living in London. This was about 85% of all the recorded Saks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Saks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Saks. 100% of Saks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Saks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saks 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Saks. 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 978 military records available for the last name Saks. For the veterans among your Saks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saks lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Saks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Saks in 1943 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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