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Sanly Family History

Sanly 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: Sandy, Sally, Hanly, Santy, Manly, Ranly, Saul, Sala, Sang, Say

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Where is the Sanly family from?

You can see how Sanly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanly family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sanly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sanly family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sanly's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Sanly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanly 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 282 census records available for the last name Sanly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanly 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Sanly. 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 43 military records available for the last name Sanly. For the veterans among your Sanly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanly lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Sanly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sanly in 1967 was 72, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanly 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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