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Sandby Family History

Sandby 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: Sandy, Sundby, Sandry, Sand, Sando, Gandy, Saxby, Sandel, Sankey

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Where is the Sandby family from?

You can see how Sandby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sandby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sandby family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sandby's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Sandby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandby 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 190 census records available for the last name Sandby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandby 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Sandby. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sandby. For the veterans among your Sandby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandby lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Sandby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sandby in 1980 was 75, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandby 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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