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Sandeford Family History

Sandeford Surname Meaning

see Sandford.see Sandiford.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sandeford family from?

You can see how Sandeford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandeford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sandeford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Sandeford families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sandeford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sandeford families in 1891.
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What did your Sandeford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sandeford. 40% of Sandeford men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sandeford women worked as a Cook.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Sandeford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sandeford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandeford 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Sandeford. 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 214 military records available for the last name Sandeford. For the veterans among your Sandeford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandeford lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sandeford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sandeford in 1967 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandeford 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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