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Sanok Family History

Sanok 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, Sank, Sanon, Sanor, Sok, Bank, Rank, Sang, Sack

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Where is the Sanok family from?

You can see how Sanok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanok family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sanok families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sanok families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanok's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sanok families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanok 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 Sanok ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanok. 40% of Sanok men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sanok women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Coremaker
    14%
  • Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Sanok family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Sanok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanok 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Sanok. 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 53 military records available for the last name Sanok. For the veterans among your Sanok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanok lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Sanok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sanok in 1949 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanok

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanok 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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