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Sakofsky Family History

Sakofsky 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: Makovsky, Sakowski, Kofsky, Sadowsky, Makosky, Sikorsky, Yanofsky

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Where is the Sakofsky family from?

You can see how Sakofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sakofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sakofsky families living in New York. This was about 45% of all the recorded Sakofsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sakofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sakofsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sakofsky. 100% of Sakofsky 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 403 census records available for the last name Sakofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakofsky 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Sakofsky. 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 33 military records available for the last name Sakofsky. For the veterans among your Sakofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakofsky lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Sakofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sakofsky in 1972 was 78, and 94 in 2002.

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