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Sandeman Family History

Sandeman Surname Meaning

from Saunder (a form of the given name Alexander) + -man denoting a servant of man named Saunder.

alternatively from Saunder + the hypocoristic suffix -man.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sandeman family from?

You can see how Sandeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sandeman families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 24 Sandeman families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Sandeman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sandeman families in 1891.
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What did your Sandeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chauffeur Valet and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sandeman. 34% of Sandeman men worked as a Chauffeur Valet and 60% of Sandeman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sandeman were Civil Engineer and Shorthand Typist.

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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 1939

  • Chauffeur Valet
    34%
  • Retired
    34%
  • Civil Engineer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    31%
  • Nurse Retired Trained Hospital
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sandeman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sandeman. For the veterans among your Sandeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandeman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sandeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sandeman in 1962 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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