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Sackal Family History

Sackal 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: Sakal, Sack, Sakai, Sacca, Sickel, Seckel, Sarka, Sandal, Jacka, Saal

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Where is the Sackal family from?

You can see how Sackal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sackal family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sackal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sackal families living in California. This was about 22% of all the recorded Sackal's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Sackal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sackal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sackal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sackal. 50% of Sackal women worked as a Dressmaker. .

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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 1940

  • Dressmaker
    50%
  • Winder
    50%
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Sackal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sackal 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sackal. 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 55 military records available for the last name Sackal. For the veterans among your Sackal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sackal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Sackal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sackal in 1967 was 80, and 84 in 2003.

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