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Sangester Family History

Sangester 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: Sangster, Sageser, Bangerter, Nungester, Sanger, Ballester, Lancaster

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Where is the Sangester family from?

You can see how Sangester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sangester family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sangester families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Sangester families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Sangester's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sangester families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sangester 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 249 census records available for the last name Sangester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sangester 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sangester. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sangester. For the veterans among your Sangester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sangester lifespan?

Average Sangester life expectancy in 1994 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sangester 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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