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Sancet Family History

Sancet 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: Lance, Sandel, Sankey, Sanger, Sander, Hance, Sanden, Sante, Sant

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Where is the Sancet family from?

You can see how Sancet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sancet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sancet family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sancet's in USA. California had the highest population of Sancet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sancet 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 30 census records available for the last name Sancet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sancet 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Sancet. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sancet. For the veterans among your Sancet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sancet lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Sancet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sancet in 1985 was 78, and 100 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sancet 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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