Sandfer Family History

Sandfer Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Sandler, Sander, Sandner, Sandifer, Sandefer, Mander, Lander, Wander, Gander, Sandel

1,000 record(s) for Sandfer

657	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
65	Military Records
14	Immigration Records
381	Census and Voter Lists
313	Member Trees

Where is the Sandfer family from?

You can see how Sandfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandfer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sandfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sandfer family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Sandfer's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Sandfer families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandfer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sandfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sandfer. 37% of Sandfer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sandfer women worked as a Housekeeper.

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

37%

Farmer

37%

Farming

16%

Truck driver

11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Housekeeper

100%

What Sandfer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 381 census records available for the last name Sandfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandfer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Sandfer. 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.

Military Records

There are 65 military records available for the last name Sandfer. For the veterans among your Sandfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Sandfer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sandfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sandfer in 1964 was 58, and 66 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandfer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.