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Sandefer Name Meaning

English: variant of Sandifer .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sandefur, Sanderfer, Sandifer, Lander, Sandell, Vandever, Sandner

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Where is the Sandefer family from?

You can see how Sandefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandefer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sandefer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Sandefer families living in Sussex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sandefer's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Sandefer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandefer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sandefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sandefer. 34% of Sandefer men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Sandefer women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sandefer were Farm Laborer and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sandefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandefer 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Sandefer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 641 military records available for the last name Sandefer. For the veterans among your Sandefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandefer lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sandefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sandefer in 1953 was 49, and 90 in 2004.

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