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Sanlor Family History

Sanlor 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: Santor, Sandor, Saylor, Sanor, Sailor, Sandler, Sando, Sartor, Taylor

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Where is the Sanlor family from?

You can see how Sanlor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanlor family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Sanlor family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanlor's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Sanlor families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanlor 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 68 census records available for the last name Sanlor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanlor 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sanlor. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sanlor. For the veterans among your Sanlor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanlor lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Sanlor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sanlor in 1970 was 44, and 71 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanlor 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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