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Sanney Family History

Sanney 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: Sankey, Hanney, Nanney, Tanney, Janney, Canney, Kanney, Sannes

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Where is the Sanney family from?

You can see how Sanney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sanney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sanney family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sanney's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Sanney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanney 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 Sanney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sanney. 34% of Sanney men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Sanney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Sanney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanney 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 Sanney. 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 44 military records available for the last name Sanney. For the veterans among your Sanney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sanney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sanney in 1962 was 62, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanney 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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