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Sanchey Family History

Sanchey 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: Hanchey, Sanches, Sanchez, Fancher, Sankey, Sancho, Hachey, Lancey

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Where is the Sanchey family from?

You can see how Sanchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanchey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sanchey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Sanchey families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanchey's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sanchey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanchey 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 Sanchey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanchey. 48% of Sanchey men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Sanchey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sanchey were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stenographer
    11%

What Sanchey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sanchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanchey 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Sanchey. 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 106 military records available for the last name Sanchey. For the veterans among your Sanchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanchey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Sanchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sanchey in 1973 was 59, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanchey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanchey 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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