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Sanzen Family History

Sanzen 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: Sanden, Janzen, Tanzer, Sandel, Sankey, Katzen, Sanger, Sander

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Where is the Sanzen family from?

You can see how Sanzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sanzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sanzen families living in Missouri. This was about 88% of all the recorded Sanzen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sanzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanzen 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 120 census records available for the last name Sanzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanzen 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Sanzen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sanzen. For the veterans among your Sanzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanzen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Sanzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sanzen in 1969 was 46, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanzen 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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