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Sanos Family History

Sanos 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: Santos, Banos, Sano, Spanos, Sanes, Janos, Danos, Sans, Panos, Nanos

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Where is the Sanos family from?

You can see how Sanos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanos family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sanos families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Sanos families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sanos's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Sanos families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanos 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 Sanos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanos. 60% of Sanos men worked as a Cook and 100% of Sanos women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Cook
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Sanos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanos 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Sanos. 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 43 military records available for the last name Sanos. For the veterans among your Sanos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanos lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Sanos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sanos in 1966 was 73, and 48 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanos 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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