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Sanks Family History

Sanks Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sanks family from?

You can see how Sanks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sanks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Sanks families living in Warwickshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sanks's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Sanks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanks 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 Sanks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sanks. 100% of Sanks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sanks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanks 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Sanks. 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 840 military records available for the last name Sanks. For the veterans among your Sanks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanks lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sanks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sanks in 1963 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanks 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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