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Sanderse Family History

Sanderse 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: Sanders, Sander, Anders, Santerre, Anderle, Saunders, Andersen

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Where is the Sanderse family from?

You can see how Sanderse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanderse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sanderse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Sanderse families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sanderse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sanderse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanderse 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 Sanderse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanderse. 50% of Sanderse men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sanderse women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Labor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sanderse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Sanderse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanderse 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Sanderse. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sanderse. For the veterans among your Sanderse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanderse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Sanderse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sanderse in 1962 was 57, and 91 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanderse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanderse 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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