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Sanderth Family History

Sanderth 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: Sander, Andert, Sanders, Sudderth, Mander, Sandler, Lander, Wander

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Where is the Sanderth family from?

You can see how Sanderth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanderth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sanderth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sanderth families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanderth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sanderth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanderth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sanderth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sanderth. 100% of Sanderth men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Sanderth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanderth 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sanderth. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sanderth. For the veterans among your Sanderth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanderth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Sanderth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sanderth in 1968 was 69, and 83 in 1986.

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