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Sanaer Family History

Sanaer 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: Sanger, Sander, Santer, Saner, Sanner, Sanker, Sayer, Mander, Stanger

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Where is the Sanaer family from?

You can see how Sanaer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanaer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sanaer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sanaer family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanaer's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sanaer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanaer 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 14 census records available for the last name Sanaer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanaer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sanaer. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sanaer. For the veterans among your Sanaer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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