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Sandvold Family History

Sandvold 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: Sandford, Brandvold, Sandholm, Mangold, Sando, Sandel, Sandall

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Where is the Sandvold family from?

You can see how Sandvold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandvold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sandvold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Sandvold families living in Minnesota. This was about 58% of all the recorded Sandvold's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sandvold families in 1880.
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What did your Sandvold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sandvold. 55% of Sandvold men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Sandvold women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sandvold were Carpenter and Housework. .

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housework
    17%
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Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Sandvold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandvold 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Sandvold. 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 184 military records available for the last name Sandvold. For the veterans among your Sandvold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandvold lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sandvold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sandvold in 1965 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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