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Sanan Family History

Sanan 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: Sagan, Synan, Saban, Sanon, Saran, Hanan, Sann, Kanan, Canan, Shan

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Where is the Sanan family from?

You can see how Sanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sanan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Sanan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sanan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Sanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanan 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Sanan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Sanan. For the veterans among your Sanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Sanan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sanan in 1970 was 77, and 58 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanan 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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