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Sanof Family History

Sanof 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: Sano, Sanow, Sanon, Sanor, Sang, Kano, Sand, Sando, Sato, Santos

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Where is the Sanof family from?

You can see how Sanof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sanof family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sanof's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Sanof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanof 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 9 census records available for the last name Sanof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanof 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 immigration records available for the last name Sanof. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sanof. For the veterans among your Sanof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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