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Sanaen Family History

Sanaen 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: Sanden, Sandel, Sankey, Sanger, Sander, Sagan, Vangen, Gansen, Sante

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Where is the Sanaen family from?

You can see how Sanaen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanaen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sanaen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sanaen families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanaen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sanaen families in 1880.
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Census Records

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

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