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Sanzella Family History

Sanzella 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: Manzella, Santella, Vanella, Cannella, Sardella, Sandell, Manella

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanzella 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 6 census records available for the last name Sanzella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanzella 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sanzella. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sanzella. For the veterans among your Sanzella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanzella lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2003, in the United States, Sanzella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sanzella in 1997 was 83, and 87 in 2003.

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