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Sandau Family History

Sandau Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name from a place near Stendal called Sandau.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sandau family from?

You can see how Sandau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sandau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sandau families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sandau's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Sandau families in 1891.
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What did your Sandau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sandau. 100% of Sandau men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sandau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sandau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandau 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Sandau. 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 417 military records available for the last name Sandau. For the veterans among your Sandau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandau lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sandau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sandau in 1955 was 54, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandau 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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