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Sanvig Family History

Sanvig 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: Sandvig, Sang, Savin, Salvi, Danzig, Natvig, Salvia, Sani, Selvig

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Where is the Sanvig family from?

You can see how Sanvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanvig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sanvig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sanvig families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sanvig's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sanvig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanvig 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 Sanvig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sanvig. 100% of Sanvig 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sanvig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Sanvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanvig 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Sanvig. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sanvig. For the veterans among your Sanvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanvig lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Sanvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sanvig in 1971 was 37, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanvig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanvig 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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