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Sainz Family History

Sainz Surname Meaning

Spanish (also Sáinz): variant of Saenz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sainz family from?

You can see how Sainz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sainz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sainz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Sainz families living in Alberta. This was about 88% of all the recorded Sainz's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sainz families in 1911.
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What did your Sainz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sainz. 43% of Sainz men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Sainz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sainz were Clerk and Maid.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Maid
    13%

What Sainz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sainz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sainz 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Sainz. 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 559 military records available for the last name Sainz. For the veterans among your Sainz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sainz lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sainz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sainz in 1951 was 50, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sainz 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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