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Sandora Family History

Sandora Surname Meaning

Apparently an Americanized form of an unidentified Italian surname.

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


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Where is the Sandora family from?

You can see how Sandora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandora family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sandora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Sandora families living in Devon. This was about 35% of all the recorded Sandora's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sandora families in 1891.
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What did your Sandora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sandora. 46% of Sandora men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Sandora women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sandora were Farmer and Inspector.

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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
    46%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Barber
    10%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Inspector
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sandora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandora 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Sandora. 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 190 military records available for the last name Sandora. For the veterans among your Sandora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandora lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sandora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sandora in 1964 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandora 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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