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Sannar Family History

Sannar 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: Sanna, Sanner, Sankar, Hanna, Tanner, Saar, Mannan, Safar, Shankar

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Where is the Sannar family from?

You can see how Sannar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sannar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sannar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sannar family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sannar's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Sannar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sannar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sannar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sannar. 100% of Sannar men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sannar women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Labor
    40%
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What Sannar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Sannar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sannar 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sannar. 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 44 military records available for the last name Sannar. For the veterans among your Sannar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sannar lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Sannar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sannar in 1957 was 42, and 89 in 2003.

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