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Sandlands Family History

Sandlands 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: Sandland, Sandman, Handeland, Madland, Stanaland, Sandles, Windland

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Where is the Sandlands family from?

You can see how Sandlands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandlands family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sandlands families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Sandlands families living in Shropshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sandlands's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Sandlands families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandlands 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 Sandlands ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sandlands. 100% of Sandlands 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
    100%

What Sandlands family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Sandlands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandlands 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Sandlands. 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 62 military records available for the last name Sandlands. For the veterans among your Sandlands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandlands lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1976, in the United States, Sandlands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sandlands in 1962 was 80, and 83 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandlands 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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