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Sakkestad Family History

Sakkestad 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: Kallestad, Saugstad, Hatlestad, Smestad, Skogstad, Folkestad

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Sakkestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakkestad 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Sakkestad. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sakkestad. For the veterans among your Sakkestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakkestad lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Sakkestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sakkestad in 1969 was 67, and 86 in 1998.

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