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Sandiland Family History

Sandiland Surname Meaning

from one or more unidentified places in England described as or named ‘sandy land’. Some of the bearers cited here may belong to (2).

see Sandilands.

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


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You can see how Sandiland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandiland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sandiland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Sandiland families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sandiland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sandiland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandiland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sandiland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sandiland. 67% of Sandiland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Independent
    34%

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Passenger Lists

There are 221 immigration records available for the last name Sandiland. 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 114 military records available for the last name Sandiland. For the veterans among your Sandiland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandiland lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Sandiland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sandiland in 1968 was 81, and 76 in 2000.

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