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Sangerson Family History

Sangerson 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: Sanderson, Anderson, Ingerson, Segerson, Saunderson, Randerson

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Where is the Sangerson family from?

You can see how Sangerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sangerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sangerson families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Sangerson families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sangerson's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Sangerson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Sangerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sangerson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sangerson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sangerson. For the veterans among your Sangerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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