This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sandfer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sandfer Family History

Sandfer 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: Sandler, Sander, Sandner, Sandifer, Sandefer, Mander, Lander, Wander

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

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.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

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.

View Census Data for Sandfer | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

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 Records

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.

Search UK census records for Sandfer

Passenger Lists

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

View all Sandfer immigration records

Draft Cards

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.

View all Sandfer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sandfer family history

Discover More

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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sandfer

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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sandfer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial