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Sannit Family History

Sannit 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: Annis, Saint, Sant, Sanna, Sani, Nanni, Santi, Zanni, Sandin, Pandit

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Where is the Sannit family from?

You can see how Sannit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sannit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sannit family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sannit's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Sannit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sannit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sannit ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Sannit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sannit 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sannit. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sannit. For the veterans among your Sannit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sannit lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Sannit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sannit in 1975 was 81, and 82 in 1998.

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