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Sanne Family History

Sanne Surname Meaning

see San.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sanne family from?

You can see how Sanne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sanne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 49 Sanne families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sanne's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sanne families in 1911.
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What did your Sanne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Religieuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sanne. 28% of Sanne men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sanne women worked as a Religieuse.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Cultivateur
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Religieuse
    100%

What Sanne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sanne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanne 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sanne. 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 504 military records available for the last name Sanne. For the veterans among your Sanne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sanne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sanne in 1964 was 75, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanne 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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