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Sanaghan Family History

Sanaghan 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: Sahagian, Gavaghan, Shanahan, Banahan, Hanahan, Lanahan, Lanagan

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Where is the Sanaghan family from?

You can see how Sanaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanaghan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Sanaghan families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Sanaghan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanaghan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sanaghan families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanaghan 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 168 census records available for the last name Sanaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanaghan 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Sanaghan. 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 69 military records available for the last name Sanaghan. For the veterans among your Sanaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanaghan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Sanaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sanaghan in 1971 was 92, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanaghan 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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