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Sannem Family History

Sannem 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: Sannes, Sanner, Tanner, Senne, Sandel, Sankey, Sanger, Sander, Manne

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sannem 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 19 census records available for the last name Sannem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sannem 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sannem. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sannem. For the veterans among your Sannem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sannem lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Sannem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sannem in 1978 was 38, and 53 in 2001.

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