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Sanxter Family History

Sanxter 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: Santer, Sandler, Ganter, Panter, Salter, Sanger, Sander, Sauter

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Where is the Sanxter family from?

You can see how Sanxter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanxter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Sanxter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sanxter families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanxter's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sanxter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Sanxter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanxter 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sanxter. 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 22 military records available for the last name Sanxter. For the veterans among your Sanxter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanxter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Sanxter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sanxter in 1966 was 60, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanxter 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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