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Sannes Family History

Sannes Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Sandnes (see Sandness).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Sannes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sannes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sannes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Sannes families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sannes's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sannes families in 1911.
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What did your Sannes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sannes. 100% of Sannes men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sannes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sannes 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 864 immigration records available for the last name Sannes. 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 475 military records available for the last name Sannes. For the veterans among your Sannes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sannes lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sannes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sannes in 1951 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sannes 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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