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Sandia Family History

Sandia 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: Sanda, Sandin, Candia, Gandia, Mandia, Sada, Bandi, Landa, Banda

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Where is the Sandia family from?

You can see how Sandia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandia family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sandia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sandia family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Sandia's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Sandia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandia 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 Sandia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sandia. 100% of Sandia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sandia women worked as an Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Sandia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Sandia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandia 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Sandia. 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 283 military records available for the last name Sandia. For the veterans among your Sandia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandia lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Sandia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sandia in 1988 was 87, and 59 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sandia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandia 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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