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Sanchis Family History

Sanchis 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: Sanches, Sachs, Sancho, Anthis, Sanchez, Sacchi, Francis, Danis

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Where is the Sanchis family from?

You can see how Sanchis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanchis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sanchis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Sanchis families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanchis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sanchis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanchis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sanchis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sanchis. 25% of Sanchis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Sanchis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sanchis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanchis 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 557 immigration records available for the last name Sanchis. 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 79 military records available for the last name Sanchis. For the veterans among your Sanchis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanchis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Sanchis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sanchis in 1962 was 69, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanchis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanchis 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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