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Sandan Family History

Sandan 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, Sandal, Sanda, Sandman, Sandau, Sandin, Sada, Landa, Banda

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Where is the Sandan family from?

You can see how Sandan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sandan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Sandan family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sandan's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sandan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sandan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sandan. 29% of Sandan men worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Manager
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Coal Hauler
    15%

What Sandan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Sandan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandan 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Sandan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Sandan. For the veterans among your Sandan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandan lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Sandan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sandan in 1991 was 86, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sandan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandan 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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