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Sandaval Family History

Sandaval 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: Sandoval, Sandall, Sandal, Sandahl, Sandel, Sankaran, Saldivar

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Where is the Sandaval family from?

You can see how Sandaval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandaval family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sandaval families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Sandaval families living in New Mexico. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sandaval's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Sandaval families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandaval 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 Sandaval ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sandaval. 40% of Sandaval men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Common Laborer
    15%
  • Farmer
    11%

What Sandaval family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Sandaval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandaval 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Sandaval. 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 24 military records available for the last name Sandaval. For the veterans among your Sandaval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandaval lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Sandaval life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sandaval in 1988 was 49, and 47 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sandaval

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandaval 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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