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Sandey Family History

Sandey Surname Meaning

see Sandy.

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


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Where is the Sandey family from?

You can see how Sandey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sandey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Sandey families living in Quebec. This was about 34% of all the recorded Sandey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sandey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandey 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 Sandey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sandey. 37% of Sandey men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Sandey women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sandey were Salesman and Government Clerk.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Fisherman
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Government Clerk
    23%

What Sandey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sandey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandey 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Sandey. 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 260 military records available for the last name Sandey. For the veterans among your Sandey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sandey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sandey in 1963 was 69, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sandey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandey 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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