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Sanvie Family History

Sanvie 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: Savin, Savoie, Salvi, Dansie, Sante, Salvia, Sane, Sauve, Sani, Sande

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Where is the Sanvie family from?

You can see how Sanvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanvie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sanvie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Sanvie families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanvie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sanvie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanvie 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 50 census records available for the last name Sanvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanvie 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sanvie. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sanvie. For the veterans among your Sanvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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