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Sanow Family History

Sanow Surname Meaning

Polish: possibly a variant of Sianów (Germanized as Zanow) a habitational name from a place called Sianów in Pomeranian Voivodeship.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sanow family from?

You can see how Sanow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sanow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Sanow families living in Staffordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sanow's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Sanow families in 1891.
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What did your Sanow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanow. 20% of Sanow men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sanow women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sanow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanow 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Sanow. 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 197 military records available for the last name Sanow. For the veterans among your Sanow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanow lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sanow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sanow in 1943 was 23, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanow 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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