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Sakaoka Family History

Sakaoka 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: Sabatka, Yamaoka, Sakata, Kataoka, Skalka, Sakala, Sakai, Salama

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sakaoka 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 Sakaoka ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sakaoka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Sakaoka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sakaoka 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Sakaoka. 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 25 military records available for the last name Sakaoka. For the veterans among your Sakaoka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sakaoka lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1984, in the United States, Sakaoka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sakaoka in 1972 was 75, and 63 in 1984.

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