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Sandersen Family History

Sandersen 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: Andersen, Sanderson, Anderson, Sanderlin, Gundersen, Saunderson

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Where is the Sandersen family from?

You can see how Sandersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandersen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sandersen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Sandersen family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sandersen's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sandersen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandersen 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 Sandersen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sandersen. 100% of Sandersen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sandersen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sandersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandersen 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Sandersen. 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 63 military records available for the last name Sandersen. For the veterans among your Sandersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandersen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sandersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sandersen in 1964 was 75, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sandersen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandersen 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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