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Sannier Family History

Sannier 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: Vannier, Pannier, Sonnier, Sanner, Saunier, Sandler, Tanner, Lanier

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Where is the Sannier family from?

You can see how Sannier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sannier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sannier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Sannier families living in Rhode Island. This was about 61% of all the recorded Sannier's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Sannier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sannier 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 Sannier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sannier. 45% of Sannier men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sannier women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sannier were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Sannier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Sannier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sannier 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Sannier. 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 32 military records available for the last name Sannier. For the veterans among your Sannier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sannier lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sannier

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