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Sano Family History

Sano Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 佐野 ‘small field’. This name is found throughout Japan. The first element in fact means ‘help’ and is used phonetically. Some bearers have samurai connections.

Italian: nickname from sano ‘healthy’ (from Latin sanus). Italian: from a short form of any of several adjectival habitational names formed with the ending -sano as for example Formisano or Palmisano.

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


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Where is the Sano family from?

You can see how Sano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sano family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sano families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sano's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sano families in 1911.
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What did your Sano ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sano 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Sano. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sano. For the veterans among your Sano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sano lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Sano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sano in 1948 was 36, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sano 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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