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Sandak Family History

Sandak Surname 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: Sandal, Sanda, Sandau, Sajdak, Sada, Landa, Banda, Sand, Sando, Kanda

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Where is the Sandak family from?

You can see how Sandak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sandak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sandak families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Sandak's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Sandak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandak 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 Sandak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sandak. 29% of Sandak men worked as a Painter and 50% of Sandak women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sandak were Foreman and Clerk.

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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

  • Painter
    29%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Foreman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Sandak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Sandak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandak 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Sandak. 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 52 military records available for the last name Sandak. For the veterans among your Sandak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandak lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Sandak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sandak in 1949 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandak 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.

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