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Saners Family History

Saners 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, Sayers, Saner, Sanders, Maners, Sagers, Sauers, Sabers, Sayer

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Where is the Saners family from?

You can see how Saners families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saners family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saners families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Saners families living in Manitoba. This was about 59% of all the recorded Saners's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Saners families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saners 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 Saners ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saners. 29% of Saners men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Saners women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saners were Salesman and New Worker.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Saners. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saners 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Saners. 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 201 military records available for the last name Saners. For the veterans among your Saners ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saners lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Saners life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Saners in 1996 was 80, and 32 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saners 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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