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Saenders Family History

Saenders 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: Saunders, Sanders, Sander, Anders, Saenger, Stender, Penders, Selders

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Where is the Saenders family from?

You can see how Saenders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saenders family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Saenders families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Saenders families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Saenders's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Saenders families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saenders surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Saenders ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Mechanic Garage was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Saenders. 100% of Saenders men worked as a Motor Mechanic Garage.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Mechanic Garage
    100%

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Saenders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saenders 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Saenders. 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 7 military records available for the last name Saenders. For the veterans among your Saenders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saenders lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saenders 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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