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Sanzari Family History

Sanzari Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): perhaps an occupational name from a variant of the modern Italian sensale Sicilian sansali ‘broker agent’; perhaps connected by folk etymology with san Saro ‘Saint Saro’.

Saro being a common personal name in Sicily.

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


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Where is the Sanzari family from?

You can see how Sanzari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanzari family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sanzari families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sanzari families living in New Jersey. This was about 31% of all the recorded Sanzari's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sanzari families in 1920.
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What did your Sanzari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanzari. 39% of Sanzari men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sanzari women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sanzari were Proprietor and Machine Operator.

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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
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Machine Operator
    40%

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Census Records

There are 475 census records available for the last name Sanzari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanzari 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Sanzari. 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 207 military records available for the last name Sanzari. For the veterans among your Sanzari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanzari lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sanzari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sanzari in 1964 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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