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Sansevain Family History

Sansevain 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: Sanderlin, Langevin, Sandelin, Senseman, Savin, Nevin, Angevine

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Where is the Sansevain family from?

You can see how Sansevain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sansevain family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sansevain families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sansevain's in USA. California had the highest population of Sansevain families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Sansevain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sansevain 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sansevain. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Sansevain. For the veterans among your Sansevain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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