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Sanrey Family History

Sanrey 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: Sankey, Sangrey, Carey, Manley, Hanley, Haney, Sandel, Sanger, Sander

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Where is the Sanrey family from?

You can see how Sanrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanrey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sanrey family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanrey's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Sanrey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanrey 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 Sanrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sanrey. 100% of Sanrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Sanrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanrey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sanrey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sanrey. For the veterans among your Sanrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanrey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanrey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanrey

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