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Sanom Family History

Sanom 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: Sano, Sanow, Sanon, Sanor, Sansom, Sang, Strom, Kano, Sand, Som

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Where is the Sanom family from?

You can see how Sanom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sanom family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sanom's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Sanom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanom 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 39 census records available for the last name Sanom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanom 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 Sanom. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sanom. For the veterans among your Sanom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanom lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Sanom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sanom in 1973 was 50, and 46 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanom 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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