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Sahnow Family History

Sahnow 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: Sanow, Zahnow, Cahow, Sano, Snow, Sandow, Rannow, Sarno, Arnow

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Where is the Sahnow family from?

You can see how Sahnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sahnow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sahnow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Sahnow families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Sahnow's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sahnow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sahnow 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 Sahnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sahnow. 50% of Sahnow 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Sahnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sahnow 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Sahnow. 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 38 military records available for the last name Sahnow. For the veterans among your Sahnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sahnow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sahnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sahnow in 1967 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

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