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Sainders Family History

Sainders 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: Saunders, Sanders, Sander, Anders, Linders, Winders, Reinders, Sinder

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Where is the Sainders family from?

You can see how Sainders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sainders family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sainders families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there were 5 Sainders families living in Middlesex. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sainders's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Sainders families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sainders 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 Sainders ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sainders. 100% of Sainders women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Sainders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sainders 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Sainders. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sainders. For the veterans among your Sainders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sainders

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