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Sanaman Family History

Sanaman 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: Sandman, Shanaman, Salama, Salman, Sankaran, Seaman, Sazama, Salamon

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Where is the Sanaman family from?

You can see how Sanaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanaman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sanaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Sanaman family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanaman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sanaman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanaman 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 63 census records available for the last name Sanaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanaman 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sanaman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sanaman. For the veterans among your Sanaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanaman lifespan?

Average Sanaman life expectancy in 2001 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanaman 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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