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Sandelin Family History

Sandelin Surname Meaning

Swedish: variant of Sandlin. Compare Sanderlin.

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


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Where is the Sandelin family from?

You can see how Sandelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandelin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sandelin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Sandelin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sandelin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sandelin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandelin 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 Sandelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sandelin. 24% of Sandelin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sandelin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sandelin were Proprietor and Secretary.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Sandelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sandelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandelin 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 Sandelin. 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 297 military records available for the last name Sandelin. For the veterans among your Sandelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandelin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sandelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sandelin in 1958 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sandelin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandelin 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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