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Sanchez Family History

Sanchez Surname Meaning

Spanish (Sánchez): patronymic from the personal name Sancho.

In the US this surname is also found among Native Americans (mainly Pueblos).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sanchez family from?

You can see how Sanchez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanchez family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sanchez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Sanchez families living in Surrey. This was about 64% of all the recorded Sanchez's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Sanchez families in 1891.
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What did your Sanchez ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sanchez. 100% of Sanchez women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 432,000 census records available for the last name Sanchez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanchez 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 202,000 immigration records available for the last name Sanchez. 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 44,000 military records available for the last name Sanchez. For the veterans among your Sanchez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanchez lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Sanchez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sanchez in 1940 was 41, and 67 in 2004.

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