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Saunee Family History

Saunee 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: Schnee, Sauter, Aune, Zauner, Sante, Baune, Faunce, Sane, Sauve

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Where is the Saunee family from?

You can see how Saunee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saunee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Saunee families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Saunee's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Saunee families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saunee 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 22 census records available for the last name Saunee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saunee 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Saunee. 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 6 military records available for the last name Saunee. For the veterans among your Saunee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saunee lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Saunee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Saunee in 1974 was 71, and 40 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saunee 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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