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Saskas Family History

Saskas 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: Laska, Sakai, Salas, Farkas, Savas, Siska, Sarka, Bakas, Sakal

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Where is the Saskas family from?

You can see how Saskas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saskas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saskas family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Saskas's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Saskas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saskas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saskas ancestors do for a living?

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

What Saskas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Saskas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saskas 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Saskas. 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 11 military records available for the last name Saskas. For the veterans among your Saskas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saskas lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Saskas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Saskas in 1973 was 52, and 89 in 1999.

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