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Sandig Family History

Sandig 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: Sandvig, Sandin, Sang, Bandi, Sand, Sando, Sandel, Sander, Sandhu

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Where is the Sandig family from?

You can see how Sandig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sandig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Sandig families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Sandig's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Sandig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sandig ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Sandig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandig 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Sandig. 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 195 military records available for the last name Sandig. For the veterans among your Sandig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Sandig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sandig in 1963 was 84, and 77 in 2001.

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