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Sanett Family History

Sanett 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: Sasnett, Manetta, Garnett, Barnett, Syrett, Sante, Minett, Sant

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Where is the Sanett family from?

You can see how Sanett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Sanett families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there was 1 Sanett family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sanett's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Sanett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanett 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 Sanett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sanett. 100% of Sanett men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Sanett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanett 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sanett. 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 22 military records available for the last name Sanett. For the veterans among your Sanett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1981, in the United States, Sanett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sanett in 1967 was 75, and 76 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanett 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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