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Sandez Family History

Sandez Surname Meaning

Galician: variant of Sandes.

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


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Where is the Sandez family from?

You can see how Sandez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandez family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sandez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Sandez families living in California. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sandez's in USA. California had the highest population of Sandez families in 1880.
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What did your Sandez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sandez. 45% of Sandez men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sandez women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sandez were Janitor 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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Rancher
    17%
  • Janitor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Sandez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sandez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandez 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 Sandez. 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 65 military records available for the last name Sandez. For the veterans among your Sandez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandez lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sandez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sandez in 1955 was 28, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandez 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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