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Sannon Family History

Sannon 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: Cannon, Shannon, Hannon, Gannon, Bannon, Sanon, Mannon, Sanson

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Where is the Sannon family from?

You can see how Sannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sannon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sannon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Sannon families living in Quebec. This was about 68% of all the recorded Sannon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sannon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sannon 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 Sannon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sannon. 20% of Sannon men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Sannon women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sannon were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

What Sannon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sannon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sannon 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Sannon. 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 99 military records available for the last name Sannon. For the veterans among your Sannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sannon lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Sannon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sannon in 1987 was 83, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sannon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sannon 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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