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Sandish Family History

Sandish 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: Standish, Danish, Sandino, Kadish, Sandin, Landis, Sands, Mandich

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Where is the Sandish family from?

You can see how Sandish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sandish families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Sandish families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sandish's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sandish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandish 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 92 census records available for the last name Sandish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandish 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sandish. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sandish. For the veterans among your Sandish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandish lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Sandish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sandish in 1967 was 37, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandish 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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