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Sanyder Family History

Sanyder 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: Sander, Snyder, Sayer, Mander, Sandler, Lander, Wander, Gander

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Where is the Sanyder family from?

You can see how Sanyder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanyder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sanyder families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sanyder's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sanyder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanyder 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 76 census records available for the last name Sanyder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanyder 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sanyder. 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 Sanyder. For the veterans among your Sanyder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanyder lifespan?

Average Sanyder life expectancy in 2004 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanyder 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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