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Sandiford Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Sandifer .

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


Similar surnames: Sandford, Sanderford, Sandefur, Sandefer, Sandifer, Handford, Sanford

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Where is the Sandiford family from?

You can see how Sandiford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandiford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sandiford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Sandiford families living in British Columbia. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sandiford's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sandiford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandiford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sandiford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sandiford. 23% of Sandiford men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Sandiford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sandiford were Cotton Spinner and Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Motor Driver
    9%
  • Cotton Spinner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Sandiford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandiford 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sandiford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sandiford. For the veterans among your Sandiford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandiford lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sandiford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sandiford in 1953 was 56, and 65 in 2004.

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