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Sanai Family History

Sanai 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: Sakai, Sinai, Sani, Santi, Kanai, Saeki, Sala, Rana, Sada, Sang

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Where is the Sanai family from?

You can see how Sanai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanai family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sanai families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Sanai families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanai's in USA. California had the highest population of Sanai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanai 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 37 census records available for the last name Sanai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanai 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Sanai. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sanai. For the veterans among your Sanai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanai lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanai 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanai

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