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Sanles Family History

Sanles 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: Sales, Salles, Sanes, Sandles, Sarles, Sayles, Sannes, Sale, Manley

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Where is the Sanles family from?

You can see how Sanles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sanles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Sanles family living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Sanles's in USA. Connecticut and 4 other states had the highest population of Sanles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sanles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sanles. 82% of Sanles men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    82%
  • Carpenter
    19%
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Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Sanles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanles 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Sanles. 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 26 military records available for the last name Sanles. For the veterans among your Sanles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanles lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1986, in the United States, Sanles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sanles in 1965 was 70, and 86 in 1986.

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