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Sakatani Family History

Sakatani 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: Nakatani, Sakata, Sabatini, Nakatomi, Sakai, Lakhani, Salata

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Where is the Sakatani family from?

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

What did your Sakatani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sakatani. 67% of Sakatani men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Sakatani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakatani 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Sakatani. 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 54 military records available for the last name Sakatani. For the veterans among your Sakatani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakatani lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Sakatani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sakatani in 1968 was 81, and 86 in 2001.

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