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Sandlain Family History

Sandlain 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: Sandlin, Sandman, Sandelin, Sandland, Sandin, Sandmann, Handlin

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Where is the Sandlain family from?

You can see how Sandlain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandlain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sandlain family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Sandlain's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Sandlain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandlain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Sandlain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandlain 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sandlain. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sandlain. For the veterans among your Sandlain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandlain lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Sandlain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sandlain in 1975 was 38, and 76 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandlain 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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