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Sanjour Family History

Sanjour 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: Mansour, Santor, Bonjour, Sandor, Sanor, Lancour, Rancour, Major

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Where is the Sanjour family from?

You can see how Sanjour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanjour family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sanjour family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanjour's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sanjour families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanjour 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 28 census records available for the last name Sanjour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanjour 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sanjour. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sanjour. For the veterans among your Sanjour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanjour lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1968, in the United States, Sanjour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sanjour in 1966 was 78, and 78 in 1968.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanjour 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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