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Sanker Family History

Sanker Name Meaning

English: probably a variant of Sanger . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Santer, Saner, Anker, Sayler, Shanker, Sankey, Saker, Banker, Danker

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Where is the Sanker family from?

You can see how Sanker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sanker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Sanker families living in Yorkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sanker's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sanker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sanker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sanker. 100% of Sanker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sanker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanker 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Sanker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 668 military records available for the last name Sanker. For the veterans among your Sanker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanker lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Sanker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sanker in 1947 was 26, and 57 in 2004.

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