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Sanme Family History

Sanme 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: Sante, Sane, Sande, Cane, Gange, Sang, Sale, Lane, Lance, Sand

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Where is the Sanme family from?

You can see how Sanme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanme family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sanme family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanme's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sanme families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanme 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 18 census records available for the last name Sanme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanme 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sanme. 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 military records available for the last name Sanme. For the veterans among your Sanme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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