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Sanor Family History

Sanor Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): perhaps a variant of Senior.

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


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Where is the Sanor family from?

You can see how Sanor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sanor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Sanor families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Sanor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sanor families in 1911.
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What did your Sanor ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer Odd Jobs
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sanor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanor 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Sanor. 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 243 military records available for the last name Sanor. For the veterans among your Sanor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanor lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sanor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sanor in 1965 was 80, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanor 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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