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Sanbar Family History

Sanbar 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: Sankar, Akbar, Saar, Safar, Shankar, Sanger, Sander, Sabat, Sanna

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Where is the Sanbar family from?

You can see how Sanbar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanbar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sanbar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Sanbar families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sanbar's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Sanbar families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Sanbar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanbar 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Sanbar. 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 Sanbar. For the veterans among your Sanbar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanbar lifespan?

Average Sanbar life expectancy in 1999 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanbar 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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