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Sanburg Family History

Sanburg 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: Sandburg, Sanburn, Walburg, Hanbury, Sandberg, Salberg, Banbury

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Where is the Sanburg family from?

You can see how Sanburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanburg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sanburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Sanburg families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sanburg's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sanburg families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sanburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sanburg. 48% of Sanburg men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Farming
    10%

What Sanburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sanburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanburg 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Sanburg. 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 107 military records available for the last name Sanburg. For the veterans among your Sanburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanburg lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Sanburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sanburg in 1945 was 24, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanburg 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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