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Sanyo Family History

Sanyo 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, Vanyo, Sanko, Sang, Say, Kano, Sand

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Where is the Sanyo family from?

You can see how Sanyo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanyo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sanyo families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sanyo families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanyo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sanyo families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Sanyo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanyo 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Sanyo. 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 27 military records available for the last name Sanyo. For the veterans among your Sanyo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanyo lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1999, in the United States, Sanyo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sanyo in 1987 was 86, and 86 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanyo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanyo 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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