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Saunier Name Meaning

French: variant of Saulnier and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


Similar surnames: Saulnier, Santer, Garnier, Gautier, Vanier, Lausier, Saucier, Munier

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Where is the Saunier family from?

You can see how Saunier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saunier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saunier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Saunier families living in Quebec. This was about 34% of all the recorded Saunier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Saunier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saunier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Saunier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Saunier. 72% of Saunier men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labourer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Saunier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saunier 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Saunier. 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 723 military records available for the last name Saunier. For the veterans among your Saunier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saunier lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Saunier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Saunier in 1959 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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