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Sanerby Family History

Sanerby 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: Santry, Sowerby, Nerby, Saner, Sandry, Savery, Sangrey, Saleeby

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Where is the Sanerby family from?

You can see how Sanerby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanerby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Sanerby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Sanerby families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanerby's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sanerby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Sanerby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanerby 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sanerby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sanerby. For the veterans among your Sanerby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanerby lifespan?

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