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Sanghnessay Family History

Sanghnessay 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: Wangsness, Langness, Vangsness, Shaughnessy, Sandness, Van Ness

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Where is the Sanghnessay family from?

You can see how Sanghnessay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanghnessay family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 9 Sanghnessay families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanghnessay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sanghnessay families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Sanghnessay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanghnessay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sanghnessay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sanghnessay. For the veterans among your Sanghnessay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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