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Sanderfer Family History

Sanderfer Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sandifer.

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


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Where is the Sanderfer family from?

You can see how Sanderfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanderfer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sanderfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Sanderfer families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanderfer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sanderfer families in 1911.
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What did your Sanderfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanderfer. 35% of Sanderfer men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Sanderfer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sanderfer were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Sanderfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sanderfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanderfer 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Sanderfer. 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 457 military records available for the last name Sanderfer. For the veterans among your Sanderfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanderfer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Sanderfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sanderfer in 1950 was 43, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanderfer 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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