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Sanor Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire): perhaps a variant of Senior .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Saner, Sinor, Seanor, Manor, Sanon, Shor, Mantor, Sands, Saylor

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Where is the Sanor family from?

You can see how Sanor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sanor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Sanor families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sanor's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sanor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sanor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanor. 40% of Sanor men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sanor women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sanor were Retired and 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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Retired
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sanor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanor 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Sanor. 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 243 military records available for the last name Sanor. For the veterans among your Sanor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanor lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sanor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sanor in 1965 was 80, and 77 in 2003.

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