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Sajner Family History

Sajner 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: Sarner, Saner, Sanner, Sayer, Tanner, Garner, Warner, Salter, Sanger

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Where is the Sajner family from?

You can see how Sajner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sajner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sajner family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sajner's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Sajner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sajner 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 Sajner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sajner. 50% of Sajner men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Butcher
    50%

What Sajner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Sajner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sajner 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Sajner. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sajner. For the veterans among your Sajner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sajner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sajner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sajner in 1965 was 56, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sajner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sajner 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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