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Sanch Family History

Sanch 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: Ranch, Sancho, Lynch, Balch, March, Sang, Bach, Sachs, Mach, Sack

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Where is the Sanch family from?

You can see how Sanch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sanch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Sanch families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sanch's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sanch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanch 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 Sanch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanch. 56% of Sanch men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sanch women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    56%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Foreman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Sanch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Sanch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanch 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Sanch. 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 146 military records available for the last name Sanch. For the veterans among your Sanch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sanch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sanch in 1966 was 44, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanch 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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