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Saunoa Family History

Saunoa 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: Sano, Sanna, Sanda, Santa, Sarna, Sauro, Sarno, Sanow, Sanon, Gauna

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Where is the Saunoa family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saunoa 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 Saunoa ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Saunoa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saunoa 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Saunoa. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Saunoa. For the veterans among your Saunoa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saunoa lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Saunoa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Saunoa in 1977 was 70, and 61 in 2003.

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