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Sanar Family History

Sanar 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: Saar, Safar, Sagar, Sanor, Saner, Sankar, Sayer, Lazar, Sala, Rana

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Where is the Sanar family from?

You can see how Sanar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sanar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sanar families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sanar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sanar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sanar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Sanar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanar 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Sanar. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sanar. For the veterans among your Sanar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanar lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1996, in the United States, Sanar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sanar in 1991 was 92, and 78 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanar 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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