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Sandra Family History

Sandra Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Piedmont): from the personal name Sandra feminine of Sandro (see Sandri).

— Note: It is likely that in the population figure published by the US Census Bureau (which dropped from 397 in the year 2000 to 247 in the year 2010) the female personal name Sandra of some American bearers is also counted as a surname.

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


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Where is the Sandra family from?

You can see how Sandra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandra family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sandra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sandra family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Sandra's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sandra families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandra 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 Sandra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sandra. 40% of Sandra men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Sandra women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sandra were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Minister
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stator Winder
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Sandra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Sandra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandra 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Sandra. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Sandra. For the veterans among your Sandra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandra lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Sandra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sandra in 1969 was 66, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandra 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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