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Sanning Family History

Sanning Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Sann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sanning family from?

You can see how Sanning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanning family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sanning families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Sanning families living in Surrey. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sanning's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Sanning families in 1891.
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What did your Sanning ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sanning. 100% of Sanning women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sanning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanning 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Sanning. 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 168 military records available for the last name Sanning. For the veterans among your Sanning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanning lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Sanning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sanning in 1956 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanning 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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