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Saunar Family History

Saunar 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: Saar, Safar, Sugar, Sauter, Zauner, Sanna, Sattar, Rauner, Sauser

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saunar 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 32 census records available for the last name Saunar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saunar 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Saunar. 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 92 military records available for the last name Saunar. For the veterans among your Saunar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saunar lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Saunar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Saunar in 1987 was 76, and 86 in 2002.

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