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Sanf Family History

Sanf 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: Sang, Sand, Sano, Sant, Sane, Sani, Sans, Senf, Sank, Sanz

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Where is the Sanf family from?

You can see how Sanf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sanf family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanf's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Sanf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Sanf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanf 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sanf. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sanf. For the veterans among your Sanf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1977, in the United States, Sanf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sanf in 1963 was 66, and 71 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanf 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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