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Sandefur Family History

Sandefur Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sandifer.

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


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Where is the Sandefur family from?

You can see how Sandefur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandefur family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sandefur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Sandefur families living in Kentucky. This was about 76% of all the recorded Sandefur's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sandefur families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandefur 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 Sandefur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sandefur. 30% of Sandefur men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Sandefur women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sandefur were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Sandefur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sandefur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandefur 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Sandefur. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sandefur. For the veterans among your Sandefur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandefur lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sandefur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sandefur in 1944 was 27, and 69 in 2004.

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