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Sanry Family History

Sanry 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: Santry, Sandy, Sandry, Manry, Santy, Henry, Sang, Say, Sand, Sando

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Where is the Sanry family from?

You can see how Sanry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sanry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sanry families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanry's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sanry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanry 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 31 census records available for the last name Sanry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanry 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sanry. 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 Sanry. For the veterans among your Sanry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanry lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanry 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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