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Saunier Family History

Saunier Surname Meaning

French: variant of Saulnier and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Saunier family from?

You can see how Saunier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saunier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Saunier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Saunier families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Saunier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Saunier families in 1891.
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What did your Saunier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saunier. 24% of Saunier men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Saunier women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Saunier were Labor and Housework.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housework
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Saunier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saunier 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Saunier. 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 723 military records available for the last name Saunier. For the veterans among your Saunier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saunier lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Saunier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Saunier in 1959 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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