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Sanbourne Family History

Sanbourne 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: Sanborn, Sanburn, Bourne, Melbourne, Laybourn, Sabourin, Swinburne

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Where is the Sanbourne family from?

You can see how Sanbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanbourne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sanbourne families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sanbourne family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sanbourne's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Sanbourne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanbourne 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 136 census records available for the last name Sanbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanbourne 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sanbourne. 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 134 military records available for the last name Sanbourne. For the veterans among your Sanbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanbourne lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1990, in the United States, Sanbourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sanbourne in 1987 was 81, and 71 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanbourne 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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