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Sandfoss Family History

Sandfoss 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, Sandness, Sandfort, Sando, Santos, Handlos, Landress

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Where is the Sandfoss family from?

You can see how Sandfoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandfoss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sandfoss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sandfoss families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Sandfoss's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sandfoss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandfoss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sandfoss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Factory Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sandfoss. 43% of Sandfoss men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sandfoss women worked as a Factory Work. .

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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
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Work
    100%
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What Sandfoss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Sandfoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandfoss 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sandfoss. 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 72 military records available for the last name Sandfoss. For the veterans among your Sandfoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandfoss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sandfoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sandfoss in 1963 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

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