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Sanui Family History

Sanui 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: Sani, Santi, Saul, Saeki, Sang, Bandi, Sand, Sando, Sakai, Ranum

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Where is the Sanui family from?

You can see how Sanui families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanui family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sanui family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sanui's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Sanui families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanui surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Sanui. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanui 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sanui. 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 Sanui. For the veterans among your Sanui ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanui lifespan?

Average Sanui life expectancy in 1967 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanui 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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