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Sannern Family History

Sannern 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: Sanner, Tanner, Sanger, Sander, Danner, Sanden, Kanner, Wanner

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Where is the Sannern family from?

You can see how Sannern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sannern family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sannern families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sannern's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sannern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sannern 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 4 census records available for the last name Sannern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sannern 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sannern. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sannern. For the veterans among your Sannern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sannern lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sannern 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sannern

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