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Sandonato Family History

Sandonato 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: Donato, Maldonado, Sainato, Baldonado, Sandoval, Sandino, Badolato

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Where is the Sandonato family from?

You can see how Sandonato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandonato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sandonato families living in New Jersey. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sandonato's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Sandonato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandonato surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sandonato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sandonato. 100% of Sandonato men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sandonato women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Typist
    50%
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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Sandonato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandonato 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Sandonato. 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 167 military records available for the last name Sandonato. For the veterans among your Sandonato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandonato lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Sandonato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sandonato in 1950 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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