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Saneson Family History

Saneson 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: Sanson, Samson, Anson, Hanson, Ranson, Sampson, Ganesan, Manson

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Where is the Saneson family from?

You can see how Saneson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saneson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saneson family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Saneson's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Saneson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Saneson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saneson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Saneson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Saneson. For the veterans among your Saneson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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