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Sancis Family History

Sancis 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: Francis, Sachs, Danis, Annis, Manis, Santos, Banis, Sancho, Sani

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Where is the Sancis family from?

You can see how Sancis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sancis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sancis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sancis family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Sancis's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Sancis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sancis 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 Sancis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sancis. 30% of Sancis men worked as a Farm Laborer and 60% of Sancis women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sancis were Laborer 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

  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Sancis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Sancis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sancis 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sancis. 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 Sancis. For the veterans among your Sancis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sancis lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Sancis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sancis in 1983 was 79, and 69 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sancis 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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