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Sanbrook Family History

Sanbrook Surname Meaning

see Sambrook.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sanbrook family from?

You can see how Sanbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanbrook family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sanbrook families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Sanbrook families living in Staffordshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sanbrook's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Sanbrook families in 1891.
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What did your Sanbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Handcuff Chain Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sanbrook. 100% of Sanbrook men worked as a Handcuff Chain Maker and 72% of Sanbrook women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Handcuff Chain Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

What Sanbrook family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Sanbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanbrook 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Sanbrook. 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 29 military records available for the last name Sanbrook. For the veterans among your Sanbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanbrook lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1996, in the United States, Sanbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sanbrook in 1960 was 54, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanbrook 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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