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Sainson Family History

Sainson 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: Saindon, Sanson, Stinson, Swinson, Samson, Sibson, Anson, Hanson

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Where is the Sainson family from?

You can see how Sainson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sainson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sainson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sainson families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sainson's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sainson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Sainson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sainson 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Sainson. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sainson. For the veterans among your Sainson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sainson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Sainson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sainson in 1972 was 90, and 51 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sainson 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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