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Sansen Family History

Sansen 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: Sanden, Gansen, Jansen, Sanson, Hansen, Swansen, Samson, Manser

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Where is the Sansen family from?

You can see how Sansen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sansen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sansen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Sansen families living in East Lothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sansen's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Sansen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sansen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sansen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sansen. 56% of Sansen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sansen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sansen were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Sansen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Sansen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sansen 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Sansen. 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 63 military records available for the last name Sansen. For the veterans among your Sansen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sansen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Sansen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sansen in 1971 was 82, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sansen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sansen 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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