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Sanneman Family History

Sanneman 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: Sonneman, Danneman, Vanneman, Hanneman, Venneman, Sandman, Tangeman

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Where is the Sanneman family from?

You can see how Sanneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanneman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sanneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Sanneman families living in New York. This was about 81% of all the recorded Sanneman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sanneman families in 1880.
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What did your Sanneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanneman. 67% of Sanneman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sanneman women worked as a Telephone Operator. .

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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
    67%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sanneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanneman 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Sanneman. 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 115 military records available for the last name Sanneman. For the veterans among your Sanneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanneman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sanneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sanneman in 1963 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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