Sanyer Family History

Sanyer Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Sayer, Sanger, Sander, Sawyer, Santer, Saner, Sanner, Salyer, Sanker, Mander

4,000 record(s) for Sanyer

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
268	Military Records
401	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
155	Member Trees

Where is the Sanyer family from?

You can see how Sanyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sanyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Sanyer families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sanyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sanyer families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sanyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanyer. 20% of Sanyer men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Sanyer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sanyer were New worker and Housewife.

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

20%

Salesman

14%

Farmer

12%

New worker

7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Maid

22%

Teacher

15%

Secretary

15%

Housewife

15%

What Sanyer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Sanyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanyer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 401 immigration records available for the last name Sanyer. 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.

Military Records

There are 268 military records available for the last name Sanyer. For the veterans among your Sanyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Sanyer lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Sanyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sanyer in 1992 was 45, and 50 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanyer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.