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Saner Family History

Saner Name Meaning

English (East Yorkshire): variant of Senior . This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sanor, Saler, Sader, Santer, Sane, Sanker, Siner, Sayer, Sanger

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Where is the Saner family from?

You can see how Saner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 48 Saner families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Saner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Saner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saner. 16% of Saner men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Saner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saner were Machinist and Housekeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Saner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saner 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Saner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Saner. For the veterans among your Saner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saner lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Saner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Saner in 1951 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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