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Sanerson Family History

Sanerson 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: Sanderson, Anderson, Stenerson, Akerson, Einerson, Enerson, Sarson

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Where is the Sanerson family from?

You can see how Sanerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanerson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sanerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sanerson family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanerson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sanerson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanerson 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 60 census records available for the last name Sanerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanerson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sanerson. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sanerson. For the veterans among your Sanerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanerson lifespan?

Average Sanerson life expectancy in 2002 was 58 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 Sanerson 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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