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Sangher Family History

Sangher 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: Sanger, Stanger, Sandler, Fancher, Langner, Sander, Sager, Manger

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Where is the Sangher family from?

You can see how Sangher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sangher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sangher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Sangher families living in Northumberland. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sangher's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Sangher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sangher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Sangher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sangher 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sangher. 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 Sangher. For the veterans among your Sangher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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