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Sandstedt Family History

Sandstedt Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements sand ‘sand’ + stedt ‘place homestead’ the latter borrowed from Low German.

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


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Where is the Sandstedt family from?

You can see how Sandstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandstedt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sandstedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sandstedt families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sandstedt's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Sandstedt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sandstedt 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 Sandstedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sandstedt. 26% of Sandstedt men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sandstedt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sandstedt were Painter and Waitress.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Sandstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sandstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandstedt 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 763 immigration records available for the last name Sandstedt. 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 311 military records available for the last name Sandstedt. For the veterans among your Sandstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandstedt lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sandstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sandstedt in 1943 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sandstedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandstedt 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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