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Sandle Family History

Sandle Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Sandel a habitational name from Sandel in Lower Saxony. English: variant of Sandell.

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


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Where is the Sandle family from?

You can see how Sandle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sandle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Sandle families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sandle's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sandle families in 1911.
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What did your Sandle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sandle. 35% of Sandle men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Sandle women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sandle were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Laundress
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sandle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandle 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Sandle. 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 515 military records available for the last name Sandle. For the veterans among your Sandle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandle lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sandle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sandle in 1943 was 32, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandle 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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