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Sandoy Family History

Sandoy 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: Sando, Sandy, Sandow, Sandoz, Sandor, Sandry, Sandoe, Sand, Gandy

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Where is the Sandoy family from?

You can see how Sandoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandoy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sandoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sandoy families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sandoy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sandoy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandoy 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 119 census records available for the last name Sandoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandoy 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Sandoy. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sandoy. For the veterans among your Sandoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandoy lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2004, in the United States, Sandoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sandoy in 1999 was 31, and 90 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandoy 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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