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Sauk Family History

Sauk 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: Saul, Sack, Sak, Kauk, Saum, Saur, Salk, Suk, Sank, Pauk

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Where is the Sauk family from?

You can see how Sauk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sauk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sauk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sauk families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sauk's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sauk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sauk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sauk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sauk. 100% of Sauk men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Sauk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sauk 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Sauk. 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 84 military records available for the last name Sauk. For the veterans among your Sauk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sauk lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sauk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sauk in 1961 was 51, and 92 in 2004.

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