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Sankman Family History

Sankman 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: Sandman, Sackman, Shankman, Backman, Packman, Aikman, Hackman

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Where is the Sankman family from?

You can see how Sankman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sankman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sankman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sankman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sankman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sankman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sankman 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 81 census records available for the last name Sankman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sankman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sankman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sankman. For the veterans among your Sankman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sankman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Sankman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sankman in 1970 was 85, and 85 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sankman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sankman 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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