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Sanning Family History

Sanning Name Meaning

German: patronymic from Sann .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sansing, Canning, Nanninga, Henning, Arning, Lanting, Hanning

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Where is the Sanning family from?

You can see how Sanning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sanning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Sanning families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sanning's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sanning families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sanning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanning. 24% of Sanning men worked as a Farmer and 47% of Sanning women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sanning were Miner and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    47%
  • Housework
    24%
  • House Wife
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sanning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanning 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Sanning. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 168 military records available for the last name Sanning. For the veterans among your Sanning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanning lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sanning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sanning in 1956 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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