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Sankester Family History

Sankester 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, Ballester, Lancaster, Nester, Manchester, Bannister

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Where is the Sankester family from?

You can see how Sankester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sankester family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Sankester families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Sankester families living in Suffolk. This was about 82% of all the recorded Sankester's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Sankester families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Sankester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sankester 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sankester. 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 Sankester. For the veterans among your Sankester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sankester lifespan?

Average Sankester life expectancy in 1972 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sankester 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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