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Sanforth Family History

Sanforth 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: Danforth, Stanforth, Sandfort, Sanford, North, Walworth, Dunworth

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Where is the Sanforth family from?

You can see how Sanforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanforth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sanforth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Sanforth family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanforth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sanforth families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Sanforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanforth 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Sanforth. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sanforth. For the veterans among your Sanforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanforth lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1978, in the United States, Sanforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sanforth in 1975 was 86, and 71 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanforth 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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