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Shandy Family History

Shandy Surname Meaning

Probably English: perhaps a variant pronunciation of Sandy.

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


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Where is the Shandy family from?

You can see how Shandy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shandy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shandy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Shandy families living in Alberta. This was about 73% of all the recorded Shandy's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Shandy families in 1911.
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What did your Shandy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shandy. 21% of Shandy men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Shandy women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shandy were Proprietor and Laundress.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Laundress
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shandy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shandy 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Shandy. 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 424 military records available for the last name Shandy. For the veterans among your Shandy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shandy lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Shandy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shandy in 1961 was 42, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shandy 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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