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Sanborne Family History

Sanborne 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: Sanborn, Sandborn, Sansone, Santone, Santore, Sanzone, Seaborne

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Where is the Sanborne family from?

You can see how Sanborne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanborne family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sanborne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sanborne families living in New Hampshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sanborne's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Sanborne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanborne 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 Sanborne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanborne. 43% of Sanborne men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sanborne women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sanborne were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Electrician
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sanborne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanborne 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Sanborne. 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 210 military records available for the last name Sanborne. For the veterans among your Sanborne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanborne lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Sanborne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sanborne in 1967 was 81, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanborne 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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