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Saniewski Family History

Saniewski 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: Zaniewski, Kaniewski, Sypniewski, Pniewski, Danielski, Sadowski

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Where is the Saniewski family from?

You can see how Saniewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saniewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Saniewski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Saniewski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Saniewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saniewski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saniewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saniewski. 60% of Saniewski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Saniewski women worked as a Salesgirl. .

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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
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%
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What Saniewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Saniewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saniewski 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Saniewski. 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 88 military records available for the last name Saniewski. For the veterans among your Saniewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saniewski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Saniewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Saniewski in 1962 was 69, and 88 in 2002.

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