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Sandle Family History

Sandle Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Sandel a habitational name from Sandel in Lower Saxony. English: variant of Sandell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sandle family from?

You can see how Sandle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sandle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 88 Sandle families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sandle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sandle families in 1891.
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What did your Sandle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sandle. 28% of Sandle men worked as a Builders Labourer and 70% of Sandle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sandle were French Polisher and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    28%
  • Labourer (heavy Work
    19%
  • Farm Labourer
    19%
  • French Polisher
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Office Cleaner
    7%
  • Domestic Retired
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sandle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandle 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Sandle. 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 515 military records available for the last name Sandle. For the veterans among your Sandle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandle lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sandle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sandle in 1943 was 32, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandle 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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