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Sanzel Family History

Sanzel 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: Sandel, Stanzel, Hanzel, Santel, Ganzel, Daniel, Mandel, Angel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanzel 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 61 census records available for the last name Sanzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanzel 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sanzel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sanzel. For the veterans among your Sanzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanzel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Sanzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sanzel in 1966 was 76, and 84 in 1989.

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