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Sandstrom Family History

Sandstrom Surname Meaning

Swedish (Sandström): ornamental name composed of the elements sand ‘sand’ + ström ‘river’.

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


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Where is the Sandstrom family from?

You can see how Sandstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sandstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sandstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sandstrom families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sandstrom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sandstrom families in 1891.
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What did your Sandstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sandstrom. 100% of Sandstrom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Sandstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sandstrom 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Sandstrom. 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 Sandstrom. For the veterans among your Sandstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sandstrom lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sandstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sandstrom in 1943 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sandstrom 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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