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Saneford Family History

Saneford 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: Sandford, Sanford, Langford, Bareford, Hansford, Stanford, Hanford

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Where is the Saneford family from?

You can see how Saneford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saneford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saneford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Saneford families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Saneford's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Saneford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saneford 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 23 census records available for the last name Saneford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saneford 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Saneford. 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 9 military records available for the last name Saneford. For the veterans among your Saneford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saneford lifespan?

Average Saneford life expectancy in 1989 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saneford 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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