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Sanislow Family History

Sanislow 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: Stanislaw, Anslow, Manilow, Saslow, Winslow, Maslow, Kinslow, Sandow

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Where is the Sanislow family from?

You can see how Sanislow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanislow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sanislow family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanislow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sanislow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanislow 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 43 census records available for the last name Sanislow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanislow 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sanislow. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sanislow. For the veterans among your Sanislow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanislow lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Sanislow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sanislow in 1980 was 65, and 100 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanislow 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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