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Sanew Family History

Sanew 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: Sane, Sanes, Sanow, Saner, Sayer, Cane, Sang, Sales, Sale, Lane

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Where is the Sanew family from?

You can see how Sanew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanew family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sanew family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanew's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sanew families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sanew ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Sanew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanew 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sanew. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sanew. For the veterans among your Sanew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanew lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sanew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sanew in 1960 was 45, and 88 in 2004.

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