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Sandnes Family History

Sandnes 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: Sandness, Sandner, Sandles, Sannes, Sandler, Sandel, Sander, Sanden

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Where is the Sandnes family from?

You can see how Sandnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sandnes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Sandnes families living in Staffordshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Sandnes's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Sandnes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandnes 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 Sandnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sandnes. 45% of Sandnes men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Sandnes women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fisherman
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Sandnes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sandnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandnes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sandnes. 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 67 military records available for the last name Sandnes. For the veterans among your Sandnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandnes lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Sandnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sandnes in 1961 was 48, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sandnes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandnes 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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