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Sanksen Family History

Sanksen 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: Sankey, Sanden, Gansen, Jansen, Janssen, Sanson, Hansen, Hanssen

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Where is the Sanksen family from?

You can see how Sanksen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanksen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sanksen family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanksen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sanksen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanksen 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 54 census records available for the last name Sanksen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanksen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sanksen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sanksen. For the veterans among your Sanksen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanksen lifespan?

Average Sanksen life expectancy in 1995 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanksen 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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