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Sandburn Family History

Sandburn 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: Sandborn, Sandburg, Sanburn, Sandberg, Shadburn, Sanborn, Pangburn

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Where is the Sandburn family from?

You can see how Sandburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandburn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sandburn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sandburn family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sandburn's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Sandburn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandburn 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 Sandburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sandburn. 100% of Sandburn men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sandburn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Sandburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandburn 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sandburn. 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 50 military records available for the last name Sandburn. For the veterans among your Sandburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandburn lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Sandburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sandburn in 1975 was 71, and 92 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sandburn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandburn 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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