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Sardine Family History

Sardine 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: Sardone, Sardina, Sandine, Jardine, Harding, Carline, Cardone, Sardi

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Where is the Sardine family from?

You can see how Sardine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sardine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sardine families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 5 Sardine families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Sardine's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sardine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sardine 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 Sardine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sardine. 30% of Sardine men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Sardine women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Sardine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Sardine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sardine 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Sardine. 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 223 military records available for the last name Sardine. For the veterans among your Sardine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sardine lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Sardine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sardine in 1975 was 46, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sardine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sardine 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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