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Saney Family History

Saney 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: Haney, Sankey, Sandy, Sane, Baney, Sanes, Maney, Aney, Yaney, Kaney

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Where is the Saney family from?

You can see how Saney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Saney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Saney families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Saney's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Saney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saney. 100% of Saney women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Saney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saney 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Saney. 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 55 military records available for the last name Saney. For the veterans among your Saney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saney lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1987, in the United States, Saney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Saney in 1979 was 83, and 34 in 1987.

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