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Sanwo Family History

Sanwo 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: Sando, Sano, Sanzo, Santo, Sanko, Sang, Kano, Sand, Sawa, Sato

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Sanwo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanwo 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sanwo. 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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There are 49 military records available for the last name Sanwo. For the veterans among your Sanwo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanwo lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Sanwo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sanwo in 1972 was 61, and 84 in 2003.

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