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Sandmeier Family History

Sandmeier Surname Meaning

German: variant of Sandmeyer.

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


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Where is the Sandmeier family from?

You can see how Sandmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sandmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Sandmeier families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sandmeier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sandmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandmeier 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 Sandmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sandmeier. 50% of Sandmeier men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Sandmeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Sandmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandmeier 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Sandmeier. 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 481 military records available for the last name Sandmeier. For the veterans among your Sandmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandmeier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sandmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sandmeier in 1963 was 80, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sandmeier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandmeier 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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