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Sakada Family History

Sakada Name 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: Sawada, Salada, Sakata, Sakala, Nakada, Sada, Saad, Sakai, Takeda

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Where is the Sakada family from?

You can see how Sakada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakada family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sakada family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sakada's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Sakada families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sakada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sakada. 100% of Sakada men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Sakada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakada 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Sakada. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Sakada. For the veterans among your Sakada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakada lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Sakada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sakada in 1979 was 97, and 90 in 1996.

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