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Sanglay Family History

Sanglay 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: Langley, Tanguay, Salay, Angley, Sangha, Singley, Sangrey, Sala, Sang

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Where is the Sanglay family from?

You can see how Sanglay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanglay family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Sanglay families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanglay's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sanglay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanglay 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 11 census records available for the last name Sanglay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanglay 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sanglay. 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 33 military records available for the last name Sanglay. For the veterans among your Sanglay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanglay lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Sanglay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sanglay in 1970 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanglay 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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