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Sanagan Family History

Sanagan Surname 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: Lanagan, Hanagan, Mangan, Sagan, Sankaran, Langan, Sahagian, Sandman

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Where is the Sanagan family from?

You can see how Sanagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Sanagan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Sanagan families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Sanagan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sanagan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanagan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Sanagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanagan 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Sanagan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sanagan. For the veterans among your Sanagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanagan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanagan 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.

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