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Sanniger Family History

Sanniger 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: Sanger, Vannier, Pannier, Saenger, Sandifer, Sonnier, Wanninger

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Where is the Sanniger family from?

You can see how Sanniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanniger family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Sanniger families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanniger's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Sanniger families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Sanniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanniger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sanniger. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sanniger. For the veterans among your Sanniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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