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Sanske Family History

Sanske 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: Ganske, Manske, Senske, Paske, Banse, Sankey, Hanke, Lansky, Kaske

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Where is the Sanske family from?

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

What did your Sanske ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Sanske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanske 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sanske. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sanske. For the veterans among your Sanske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanske lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Sanske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sanske in 1972 was 72, and 86 in 1995.

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