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Sanche Family History

Sanche 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: Sancho, Sanches, Sanchez, Sachs, Lance, Fancher, Sandhu, Tache

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Where is the Sanche family from?

You can see how Sanche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanche family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sanche families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 97 Sanche families living in Quebec. This was about 78% of all the recorded Sanche's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sanche families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanche surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sanche ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sanche. 50% of Sanche men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    10%
  • Journalier
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sanche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanche 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Sanche. 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 248 military records available for the last name Sanche. For the veterans among your Sanche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanche lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sanche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sanche in 1952 was 69, and 57 in 2004.

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