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Sanken Family History

Sanken 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: Sankey, Sanden, Hanken, Sanker, Banken, Anker, Hankin, Sandel, Sanger

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Where is the Sanken family from?

You can see how Sanken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanken family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sanken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Sanken family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanken's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sanken families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanken 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 Sanken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanken. 55% of Sanken men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sanken women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sanken were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Farm Laborer
    46%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Housework
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Sanken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Sanken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanken 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Sanken. 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 38 military records available for the last name Sanken. For the veterans among your Sanken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanken lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Sanken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sanken in 1975 was 84, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanken 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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