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Sandway Family History

Sandway 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: Radway, Gadway, Sandal, Sandy, Sanda, Sandman, Stanaway, Janeway

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Where is the Sandway family from?

You can see how Sandway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandway family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sandway families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Sandway families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sandway's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sandway families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandway 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 131 census records available for the last name Sandway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandway 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sandway. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sandway. For the veterans among your Sandway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandway lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1986, in the United States, Sandway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sandway in 1960 was 47, and 44 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandway 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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