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Sanapaw Family History

Sanapaw 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: Salaam, Salama, Canepa, Salata, Snape, Tanaka, Anaya, Sankaran, Sanna

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Where is the Sanapaw family from?

You can see how Sanapaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanapaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sanapaw family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanapaw's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sanapaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanapaw 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 386 census records available for the last name Sanapaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanapaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sanapaw. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sanapaw. For the veterans among your Sanapaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanapaw lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Sanapaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sanapaw in 1972 was 32, and 58 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanapaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanapaw 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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