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Sandorf Family History

Sandorf 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: Sandor, Handorf, Sandora, Sando, Kasdorf, Sander, Sandford, Nondorf

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Where is the Sandorf family from?

You can see how Sandorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sandorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sandorf families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sandorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sandorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandorf 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 Sandorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sandorf. 43% of Sandorf men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Baker
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%

What Sandorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Sandorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandorf 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Sandorf. 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 40 military records available for the last name Sandorf. For the veterans among your Sandorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandorf lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Sandorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sandorf in 1949 was 46, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sandorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandorf 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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