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Sanbower Family History

Sanbower Surname Meaning

Variant of Zembower a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Sanbower family from?

You can see how Sanbower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanbower family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sanbower families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sanbower family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sanbower's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Sanbower families in 1840.
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What did your Sanbower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sanbower. 67% of Sanbower men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Labor
    34%

What Sanbower family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Sanbower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanbower 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sanbower. 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 85 military records available for the last name Sanbower. For the veterans among your Sanbower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanbower lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sanbower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sanbower in 1966 was 86, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanbower

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanbower 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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