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Sanlin Family History

Sanlin 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: Sahlin, Salin, Sandin, Santin, Sandlin, Hanlin, Scanlin, Karlin

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Where is the Sanlin family from?

You can see how Sanlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanlin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sanlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Sanlin families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sanlin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sanlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanlin 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 Sanlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sanlin. 39% of Sanlin men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Weaver
    12%

What Sanlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 864 census records available for the last name Sanlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanlin 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Sanlin. 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 133 military records available for the last name Sanlin. For the veterans among your Sanlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanlin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sanlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sanlin in 1967 was 91, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanlin 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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