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Sanon Family History

Sanon Surname Meaning

Haitian: from the personal name Sanon probably of African origin (compare 2 below).

West African (mainly Burkina Faso also Mali and Ivory Coast): name found among the Bobo people of unexplained etymology.

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


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You can see how Sanon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sanon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Sanon families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sanon's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Sanon families in 1911.
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What did your Sanon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sanon. 50% of Sanon men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sanon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanon 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Sanon. 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 95 military records available for the last name Sanon. For the veterans among your Sanon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanon lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Sanon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sanon in 1973 was 76, and 61 in 2004.

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