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Sances Family History

Sances 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: Sanes, Sanches, Sannes, Sales, Sachs, Lance, Sandel, Sankey, Sanger

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Where is the Sances family from?

You can see how Sances families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sances family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sances families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Sances families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sances's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sances families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sances 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 Sances ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sances. 25% of Sances 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
    25%
  • Farm Labor
    25%
  • Chauffeur
    17%
  • Fireman
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sances. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sances 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Sances. 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 172 military records available for the last name Sances. For the veterans among your Sances ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sances lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sances life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sances in 1963 was 66, and 42 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sances

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sances 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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