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Sandar Family History

Sandar 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: Sander, Sandal, Sanda, Sandau, Sandor, Sankar, Mander, Sada, Landa

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Where is the Sandar family from?

You can see how Sandar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sandar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Sandar families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sandar's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Sandar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandar 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 Sandar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sandar. 64% of Sandar men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Cashier
    19%

What Sandar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Sandar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandar 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Sandar. 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 34 military records available for the last name Sandar. For the veterans among your Sandar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sandar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sandar in 1966 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sandar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandar 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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