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Sagness Family History

Sagness 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: Magness, Harness, Garness, Agnes, Saggese, Sandness, Fadness, Sanes

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Where is the Sagness family from?

You can see how Sagness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sagness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sagness families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sagness's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sagness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sagness 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 332 census records available for the last name Sagness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sagness 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Sagness. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sagness. For the veterans among your Sagness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sagness lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Sagness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sagness in 1964 was 68, and 49 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sagness 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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