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Sancier Family History

Sancier 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: Saucier, Sandler, Lanier, Fancher, Sanger, Sander, Manier, Vannier

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Where is the Sancier family from?

You can see how Sancier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sancier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sancier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 115 Sancier families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Sancier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sancier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sancier 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 Sancier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sancier. 30% of Sancier men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Sancier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sancier were Labor and Proprietor.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Stumper
    7%
  • Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%

What Sancier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sancier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sancier 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Sancier. 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 304 military records available for the last name Sancier. For the veterans among your Sancier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sancier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Sancier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sancier in 1963 was 77, and 91 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sancier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sancier 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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