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Sanyman Family History

Sanyman 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, Hayman, Rayman, Salman, Gayman, Nyman, Layman, Salzman

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Where is the Sanyman family from?

You can see how Sanyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanyman family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Sanyman family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanyman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sanyman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Sanyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanyman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sanyman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sanyman. For the veterans among your Sanyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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