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Saranen Family History

Saranen 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: Sarazen, Sarazin, Saarinen, Keranen, Sarauer, Salonen, Saraceno

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Where is the Saranen family from?

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

What did your Saranen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saranen. 100% of Saranen men worked as a Partner 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

  • Partner Operator
    100%
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What Saranen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Saranen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saranen 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Saranen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Saranen. For the veterans among your Saranen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saranen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Saranen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Saranen in 1972 was 84, and 85 in 2003.

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