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Sanderlands Family History

Sanderlands 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: Sunderland, Handeland, Sanderlin, Vanderlinde, Sandland, Sauerland

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Where is the Sanderlands family from?

You can see how Sanderlands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanderlands family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sanderlands families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Sanderlands families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Sanderlands's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sanderlands families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanderlands 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 36 census records available for the last name Sanderlands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanderlands 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sanderlands. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sanderlands. For the veterans among your Sanderlands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanderlands lifespan?

Average Sanderlands life expectancy in 1997 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanderlands 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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