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Sanita Family History

Sanita 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: Santa, Ranta, Salata, Sante, Sant, Sanna, Canida, Saito, Santo, Sanda

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Where is the Sanita family from?

You can see how Sanita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanita family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sanita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sanita families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sanita's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sanita families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanita 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 Sanita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanita. 53% of Sanita men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sanita women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sanita were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Barber
    18%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Dress Maker
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Sanita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 902 census records available for the last name Sanita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanita 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Sanita. 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 100 military records available for the last name Sanita. For the veterans among your Sanita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanita lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sanita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sanita in 1965 was 64, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanita

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanita 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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