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Sandfur Family History

Sandfur 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, Sandler, Sander, Sandhu, Sandford, Sandner, Sandifer

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Where is the Sandfur family from?

You can see how Sandfur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandfur family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sandfur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Sandfur families living in Kentucky. This was about 92% of all the recorded Sandfur's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sandfur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandfur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sandfur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sandfur. 50% of Sandfur men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sandfur women worked as a House Keeper. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    100%
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What Sandfur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Sandfur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandfur 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 immigration records available for the last name Sandfur. 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 21 military records available for the last name Sandfur. For the veterans among your Sandfur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandfur lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Sandfur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sandfur in 1972 was 66, and 74 in 2002.

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