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Saniman Family History

Saniman 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: Sandman, Salman, Lanigan, Sliman, Swanigan, Salzman, Niman, Siman

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Where is the Saniman family from?

You can see how Saniman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saniman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saniman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Saniman families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Saniman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Saniman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saniman 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 26 census records available for the last name Saniman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saniman 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Saniman. 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 Saniman. For the veterans among your Saniman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saniman 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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