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Sanmann Family History

Sanmann 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: Sandmann, Hammann, Salman, Karmann, Sackmann, Haumann, Ammann

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Where is the Sanmann family from?

You can see how Sanmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sanmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Sanmann families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sanmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanmann 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 Sanmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sanmann. 56% of Sanmann men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Sanmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 353 census records available for the last name Sanmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanmann 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Sanmann. 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 39 military records available for the last name Sanmann. For the veterans among your Sanmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Sanmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sanmann in 1962 was 74, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanmann 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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