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Sandfor Family History

Sandfor 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: Sandford, Sandor, Sandfort, Sandler, Sando, Sander, Sandner, Sandow

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Where is the Sandfor family from?

You can see how Sandfor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandfor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sandfor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sandfor families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sandfor's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sandfor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandfor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Sandfor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandfor 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sandfor. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sandfor. For the veterans among your Sandfor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandfor lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Sandfor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sandfor in 1979 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandfor 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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