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Sandos Family History

Sandos 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: Sando, Santos, Sandow, Sands, Sandoz, Sandor, Sandoe, Sand, Sandel

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Where is the Sandos family from?

You can see how Sandos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sandos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sandos families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sandos's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sandos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandos 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 Sandos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sandos. 34% of Sandos men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Car Washer
    23%

What Sandos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Sandos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandos 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Sandos. 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 87 military records available for the last name Sandos. For the veterans among your Sandos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sandos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sandos in 1964 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sandos

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandos 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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