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Sanno Family History

Sanno 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: Sando, Sano, Sanna, Sanzo, Santo, Manno, Hanno, Kanno, Panno, Sarno

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Where is the Sanno family from?

You can see how Sanno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanno family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sanno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Sanno families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sanno's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sanno families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sanno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sanno. 67% of Sanno men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
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Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Sanno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanno 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Sanno. 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 Sanno. For the veterans among your Sanno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanno lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sanno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sanno in 1963 was 71, and 62 in 2004.

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