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Sanderfur Family History

Sanderfur Name 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: Sandefur, Sanderfer, Sanderford, Sandefer, Standerfer, Sander

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Where is the Sanderfur family from?

You can see how Sanderfur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanderfur family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sanderfur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Sanderfur families living in Tennessee. This was about 26% of all the recorded Sanderfur's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Sanderfur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanderfur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sanderfur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanderfur. 54% of Sanderfur men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sanderfur women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    47%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Sanderfur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 775 census records available for the last name Sanderfur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanderfur 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sanderfur. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Sanderfur. For the veterans among your Sanderfur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanderfur lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Sanderfur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sanderfur in 1957 was 61, and 71 in 2003.

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