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Sandiforth Family History

Sandiforth 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: Sandfort, Sandiford, Sandford, Danforth, Sandifer, Standiford

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Where is the Sandiforth family from?

You can see how Sandiforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandiforth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sandiforth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Sandiforth families living in Connecticut. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sandiforth's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Sandiforth families in 1880.
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What did your Sandiforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sandiforth. 100% of Sandiforth women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Sandiforth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 889 census records available for the last name Sandiforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandiforth 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Sandiforth. 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 63 military records available for the last name Sandiforth. For the veterans among your Sandiforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandiforth lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Sandiforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sandiforth in 1965 was 82, and 81 in 2002.

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