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Sannen Family History

Sannen 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: Sanden, Sonnen, Tannen, Annen, Dannen, Hannen, Nannen, Mannen, Sannes

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Where is the Sannen family from?

You can see how Sannen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sannen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sannen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Sannen families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sannen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sannen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sannen 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 246 census records available for the last name Sannen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sannen 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Sannen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sannen. For the veterans among your Sannen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sannen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Sannen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sannen in 1970 was 81, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sannen 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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