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Sanza Family History

Sanza 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: Lanza, Sanna, Sanzo, Sanda, Danza, Panza, Santa, Sanz, Manza, Sala

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Where is the Sanza family from?

You can see how Sanza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanza family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sanza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Sanza families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Sanza's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sanza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sanza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanza. 56% of Sanza men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Sanza women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sanza were Presser and Presser. .

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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
    56%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Projectionist
    5%
  • Presser
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Packer
    16%
  • Presser
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sanza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanza 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sanza. 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 227 military records available for the last name Sanza. For the veterans among your Sanza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanza lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sanza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sanza in 1954 was 45, and 88 in 2004.

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