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Sanen Family History

Sanen 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: Sanden, Sane, Sanes, Hanen, Sagen, Sanon, Sann, Saner, Sayen, Salen

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Where is the Sanen family from?

You can see how Sanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sanen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Sanen families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanen's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Sanen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sanen. 100% of Sanen 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 148 census records available for the last name Sanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanen 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Sanen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sanen. For the veterans among your Sanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1977, in the United States, Sanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sanen in 1967 was 80, and 62 in 1977.

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