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Sagami Family History

Sagami 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: Zagami, Sakai, Salama, Saari, Badami, Sagan, Adami, Sasaki, Sami

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Where is the Sagami family from?

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

What did your Sagami ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sagami. 100% of Sagami 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Sagami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sagami 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Sagami. 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 57 military records available for the last name Sagami. For the veterans among your Sagami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sagami lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sagami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sagami in 1963 was 69, and 95 in 2003.

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