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Sandmeyer Family History

Sandmeyer Surname Meaning

German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) whose farm was on sandy soil (Middle High German sand).

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


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Where is the Sandmeyer family from?

You can see how Sandmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandmeyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sandmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Sandmeyer families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sandmeyer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sandmeyer families in 1911.
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What did your Sandmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sandmeyer. 29% of Sandmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Sandmeyer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sandmeyer were Machinist and Manager.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Public School
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Manager
    19%

What Sandmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sandmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandmeyer 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Sandmeyer. 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 517 military records available for the last name Sandmeyer. For the veterans among your Sandmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandmeyer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sandmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sandmeyer in 1954 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandmeyer 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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