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Sannan Family History

Sannan 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: Mannan, Sanna, Hannan, Annan, Cannan, Bannan, Kannan, Lannan, Cannon

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Where is the Sannan family from?

You can see how Sannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sannan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sannan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Sannan families living in New Brunswick. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sannan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Sannan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sannan 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 Sannan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sannan. 36% of Sannan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sannan women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Helper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Sannan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sannan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sannan 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Sannan. 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 47 military records available for the last name Sannan. For the veterans among your Sannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sannan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sannan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sannan in 1968 was 88, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sannan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sannan 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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