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Sanderford Family History

Sanderford Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sandford.

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


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Where is the Sanderford family from?

You can see how Sanderford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanderford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sanderford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Sanderford families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sanderford's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sanderford families in 1891.
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What did your Sanderford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanderford. 30% of Sanderford men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Sanderford women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sanderford were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Housework
    30%
  • Package Sealer
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%

What Sanderford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sanderford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanderford 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Sanderford. 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 819 military records available for the last name Sanderford. For the veterans among your Sanderford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanderford lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sanderford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sanderford in 1954 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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